New Caledonia votes to stay with France this time, but independence supporters take heart
- Written by Denise Fisher, Visiting Fellow, Australian National University
Voting is not compulsory in New Caledonia, but nonetheless 80.63% turned out to vote in the independence referendum.Shutterstock
The November 4 referendum in New Caledonia was a breathtaking example of democracy in action, with new consequences for the French territory, France and our region.
The vote had been long-deferred, long-awaited and for...
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