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Cocos (Keeling) Islands' 40 years of struggling to be heard as an Australian territory - ABC News
- The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an Australian territory since 1955, have long sought fuller self-determination and equal rights with mainland Australia. - In 1984, the Cocos Malay community and the Clunies-Ross family voted on self-determination; 88% favored full integration with Australia, but ongoing concerns remain about housing, land tenure, and representation. - Local governance is by the Shire and an administrator appointed by the federal government; residents are repres
American Samoa advance bid for Associate Membership in Pacific Islands Forum | PINA
Summary: - American Samoa is pursuing Associate Membership in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), with the goal of eventually achieving full membership. - The delegation, led by Lieutenant Governor Talauega, met with Forum Deputy Secretary General Esala Nayasi in Suva to discuss the application and due-process criteria. - The talks emphasized integrating American Samoa’s chiefs and governance within the regional forum, noting current exclusion from some Forum activities. - As pa
American Samoa Strategic Mission in Apia Strengthens Regional Ties and Federal Alignment
Summary: A March 6, 2026 press release reports that American Samoa conducted a high-level diplomatic mission in Apia, Samoa to strengthen regional ties and align federal priorities. Key points include: - Meetings with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to bolster American Samoa’s regional role as a telecommunications hub (notably the Google Le Vasa Cable) and to push for federal support on Pacific Island Forum representation and other regional matters. - Govern