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The “Miracle” Election - A Result that Stunned the Nation

Australian Federal Election 2019

Defying the opinion polls of the last weeks that placed Labor clearly ahead of the Liberal Party, the Coalition delivered an unexpected election victory that stunned the nation and even resulted in a majority government. Described as a ‘shock’ or ‘miracle’ victory (after Morrison proclaimed “he believed in miracles” in his election night speech), the result has given way to much reflection, analysis and political soul-searching. This includes the baffling question of how the polls got the results so wrong, and examinations are underway of the manner in which opinion polls are conducted, the technology that drives them, and how results are interpreted – drawing attention to possible blinkers and selection biases that have hindered a more astute understanding.

SDG16 in the Pacific

The Institute for Economics & Peace in cooperation with the KAS Australia & Pacific office presented its most recent report on SDG16 in the Pacific, 'Strenghtening and legitimising institutions to achieve sustainable development'.

MP Mark Hauptmann in Wellington, New Zealand

KAS Regional Programme Australia and the Pacific is pleased to have organised various events with MP Mark Hauptmann during his stay in Wellington as a Fellow of the New Zealand Government.

At a Luncheon Discussion held in cooperation with The New Zealand Initiative on current political and economic challenges in Germany and Europe, MP Mark Hauptmann had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the local business community. There was a great interest in the implications of Brexit, the upcoming EU elections, Germany’s electoral system and its rules on social media, the free trade negotiations between Europe and New Zealand as well as the German perspective of China’s new role in the world.

ASPI-KAS Cybersecurity Fellowship: Exchanging Knowledge and Enhancing Cooperation

Isabel Skierka was the first German expert who came to Australia as part of our newly established ASPI-KAS Cybersecurity Fellowship.

KAS Australia and Pacific and the Australian Strategic Policy Institute have engaged in this new joint initiative in order to enhance cooperation on analysis of current cyber security challenges.

Political Dialogue Programme Australia and New Zealand: New Challenges for Political Parties and Liberal Democracies in Changing Times

Dr Klaus Schueler, Federal Managing Director of CDU Germany, and Frank Priess, Deputy Head, Division for European and International Cooperation at KAS Germany, successfully conclude their visit to Canberra, Sydney, Wellington and Christchurch.

The delegation kicked-off its visit in Canberra and Sydney/Australia, where the delegates were inter alia able to exchange views with Finance Minister Mathias Corman, Education Minister Dan Tehan, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Linda Reynolds and other political decision makers from the Liberal Party. On the agenda were also round table discussions with think tanks, the ANU Centre for European Studies and the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

PERISCOPE - Occasional Analysis Paper Series, Vol 1.

Challenges of Energy Security in Australia, Europe and the Asia-Pacific

KAS Regional Programme Australia and the Pacific proudly presents its latest publication. Periscope - a new format introduced this year - is an occasional analytical paper series meant to broaden our view by taking in perspectives from different angles. The format seeks to bring together perspectives from Germany, Europe and the Australia/Pacific region in an endeavour to augment our understanding of contemporary issues in the area of foreign and security policy as well as energy, economic and social policy matters. The first edition focusses on "Challenges of Energy Security in Australia, Europe and the Asia-Pacific Region".

Annual Report Regional Programme Australia and the Pacific 2018

The KAS Australia & Pacific Annual Report highlights all events and activities of the regional programme Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific.

This publication is only available in English.

Second Konrad Adenauer Lecture

Professor Sir Christopher Clark: “Uncertain Times. Germany, Europe and the World Order”

According to Professor Sir Christopher Clark, history should not be seen as a master, illuminating the way ahead of us, but more like an oracle: It offers us a variety of narratives, and it is only by attempting to understand and explain these stories that we deepen our understanding of today’s problems.

Parlament der Republik Fidschi | © Parliament of the Republic of Fiji

Parlamentswahlen in Fidschi 2018

Bei starken Regenfällen und teilweise Überflutungen waren die Fidschianer am 14. November 2018 aufgerufen, ihre Vertreter für die nächste Legislaturperiode des Parlaments der Republik Fidschi zu wählen. Aufgrund des schlechten Wetters fiel die Wahlbeteiligung mit 72 Prozent vergleichsweise gering aus, 2014 hatte die Wahlbeteiligung noch bei 84,6 Prozent gelegen. Darüber hinaus mussten 26 Wahlstationen wegen Überflutung geschlossen werden. Trotz dieser Beeinträchtigung ist es Premierminister Josaia Voreqe "Frank" Bainimarama mit seiner Partei FijiFirst gelungen, mit einem hauchdünnen Vorsprung von 0,02 Prozent die absolute Mehrheit zu verteidigen. Die Oppositionsparteien Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) und National Federation Party (NFP) hatten sich Hoffnungen auf einen Überraschungserfolg gemacht, doch nur SODELPA konnte am Ende einen Stimmengewinn von über 11 Prozent verzeichnen.

Turbulente Zeiten in Australiens Innenpolitik

Parteirevolte im bürgerlichen Lager

Scott Morrison wird „Leader“ der Liberal Party und Australiens neuer Premierminister

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Country Reports

Short political reports of the KAS offices abroad

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a political foundation. Our offices abroad are in charge of over 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The country reports offer current analyses, exclusive evaluations, background information and forecasts - provided by our international staff.

Event Reports

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, its educational institutions, centres and foreign offices, offer several thousand events on various subjects each year. We provide up to date and exclusive reports on selected conferences, events and symposia at www.kas.de. In addition to a summary of the contents, you can also find additional material such as pictures, speeches, videos or audio clips.

PERISCOPE

Occasional Analysis Paper Series

‘Periscope’ is KAS Australia’s Occasional Analysis Paper OR Brief Series. Just like the real-world sighting instrument, Periscope is meant to broaden our insights, taking in views from different angles. It seeks to bring together perspectives from Germany, Europe, Australia and the Pacific region in order to augment our understanding of contemporary issues in the area of foreign and security policy, rule of law, energy, economic, social and development policy matters.

PERISCOPE

Occasional Analysis Brief Series

‘Periscope’ is KAS Australia’s Occasional Analysis Paper OR Brief Series. Just like the real-world sighting instrument, Periscope is meant to broaden our insights, taking in views from different angles. It seeks to bring together perspectives from Germany, Europe, Australia and the Pacific region in order to augment our understanding of contemporary issues in the area of foreign and security policy, rule of law, energy, economic, social and development policy matters.

Annual Reports KAS Australia & Pacific

KAS Regional Programme Australia and the Pacific’s annual reports include a synopsis of the event highlights and most important publications.

Konrad Adenauer Lecture Series

Australia & Pacific

The Konrad Adenauer Lecture Series is focused on enhancing understanding of Germany and Europe in Australia and the wider region. Since the inaugural Konrad Adenauer Lecture took place in November 2017 it has presented a variety of high ranking international speakers. The establishment of the prestigious annual Konrad Adenauer Lecture was the culmination of an ongoing collaboration between the ANU Centre for European Studies (ANUCES) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS). Over a number of years ANUCES and KAS have worked to bring together researchers and policymakers on issues of critical importance in both Europe and Australia. Their collaborative events and publications have promoted dialogue among scholars and practitioners to address common problems and identify shared interests. ANUCES and KAS formalised their partnership in the form of their commitment to an annual, high-profile lecture series and subsequent papers.

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