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Mixed reaction over Laauli–Wong press conference

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By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 02 March 2026, 4:30PM

Commentators and activists offered differing perspectives on the joint appearance by Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt and Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong last week, where a senior journalist was taken out of the venue.

By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 02 March 2026, 4:30PM

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