Department of Pacific Affairs

Department of Pacific Affairs DPA is the leading international centre for applied multidisciplinary research on the Pacific

Established in 1996 and funded in partnership by the Australian National University and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) (formerly the State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Program) is the leading international centre for applied multidisciplinary research on issues of governance, state and society in the Pacific. TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00120C

DPA welcomed a delegation of Fijian Government communications officials, to ANU today for a talanoa on misinformation, d...
31/08/2026

DPA welcomed a delegation of Fijian Government communications officials, to ANU today for a talanoa on misinformation, disinformation, online harm and the fast‑changing digital environment in Fiji.

The Talanoa highlighted the realities of government communication in Fiji from rapid social media sharing, emerging cybercrime challenges, election‑related misinformation, and the importance of strengthening public trust. ANU researchers shared perspectives and research on political participation, climate misinformation, gendered online violence and responsible use of new technologies.

The delegation is supported by the Australian High Commission in Suva and visiting various institutions in Australia. We thank the delegation for their openness and commitment to building safer, more resilient information systems for Fiji’s communities, and willingness to bring researchers and universities along.

21/04/2026

DPA were honoured to host Her Excellency Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa, former Prime Minister of Samoa for the keynote address at the State of the Pacific Conference 2026.
Her eloquent reflections on belonging, mobility, education, universities and Pacific futures resonated deeply across the conference. We were also proud to mark the launch of the Oceanic Diplomacy collection to which Afioga Fiame is a contributor — a powerful expression of Pacific leadership, knowledge and connection.

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