Denise Fisher
Biography
Publications
Denise Fisher is a Visiting Fellow at ANU's Centre for European Studies. Denise was an Australian diplomat for thirty years, serving in Australian diplomatic missions as a political and economic policy analyst in Rangoon, Nairobi, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur and Washington DC before being appointed Australian High Commissioner in Harare (1998-2001), accredited to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Angola and Malawi; then Australian Consul-General in Noumea, New Caledonia (2001-2004). She is the author of France in the South Pacific: Power and Politics (2013).
New Caledonia: the independence vote looms
France has offered a measured and balanced explanation of consequences for the decision next month, whether yes or no.
New Caledonia: boycotts and blockade
Divisions have marred preparations for the November independence referendum despite effort to seed habits of dialogue.
New Caledonia: dangerous games
Some local leaders are putting short-term political gain ahead of constructive participation in a referendum process.
French choreography in the Pacific
Emmanuel Macron’s visit to New Caledonia affirmed the territory as the jewel of French possessions.
Sensitivities flare in New Caledonia
Emmanuel Macron will visit New Caledonia in May, amid increased tension as the territory’s November deadline for an independence referendum nears.
New Caledonia: the future takes shape
Momentous discussions are underway to determine the future of Australia's closest eastern neighbour.
The two faces crucial to New Caledonia’s final referendum
The conduct of the referendum raises uncertainties and the prospect of a return to instability right on Australia’s doorstep.
French parliamentary vote mainly good news for New Caledonia
Both of the successful candidates referred to the need for unity among all loyalists and for dialogue with independence groups.
French Presidential election: Implications for Australia’s closest French neighbour
Given Macron’s lack of experience, French officials who know New Caledonia will need to continue to mediate this final phase of the Noumea Accord.
