No entry: Samoa's new parliament has no place for the press

Funded by Australia, the multi-million dollar building does not include a space for journalists

Samoa’s multi-million dollar parliament house, funded by the Australian government, was built without a press gallery, despite pleas from local media for a space to effectively cover proceedings.

Currently, Samoan journalists are seated in the public gallery, when they are allowed to enter by authorities guarding the parliament.

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