Controversial decision looms for New Caledonia | The Pacific | ABC News |
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A controversial push to change New Caledonia’s electoral rolls has prompted widespread protests. The French Senate has endorsed rules that could see 25,000 extra voters included for future elections in the territory. Here is all you need to know about all these changes and why they are proving so divisive.
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