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Thesis Abstract by Clare Shamier

This research explores media management practices as used in the context of foreign interventio... more This research explores media management practices as used in the context of foreign intervention and bilateral relations. In particular, the thesis provides an in-depth look at the ways in which global changes in transnational media and its structures since the end of the Cold War have had a spill-over effect on the ways in which Australia has acted as a regional ‘superpower’ in the Pacific. As Australia has in recent years increasingly placed media structures and management at the forefront of bilateral government negotiations and public diplomacy in the region, the primary focus of this research is on the role of the Australian government, and in particular the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) in the development, promotion and use of the media for foreign policy objectives. This research also examines with a governmentality framework the links between development security and the media. Through this framework, it explores how processes of continued globalisation of liberal economic markets, the relationships between government agencies, NGOs and the media have strengthened and continue to grow increasingly outside of the traditional boundaries of promotion of aid delivery and humanitarian assistance programs.

Citation: Shamier, C. (2011). Management of the media space: public information, Australian intervention and the Pacific. PhD thesis, Arts - School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne.

Book Reviews by Clare Shamier

A new collective predicament demands a new way of observing reality. If the world changes, we nee... more A new collective predicament demands a new way of observing reality. If the world changes, we need to develop new ways of looking at it. We should adapt our vision to the changing socio-political reality in order to observe it better, and also because this understanding is in turn essential to change the world (this was Marx’s “thesis 11”). Eve Darian-Smith and Philip McCarty argue that the “global” is now inevitable, that it now fundamentally shapes relationships and production, and that we should acquire strategies for systematically pursuing its observation.

The collection of essays presented in Clothing the Pacific provides a four-part panoramic textual... more The collection of essays presented in Clothing the Pacific provides a four-part panoramic textual history of Pacific Islands, from early contacts with foreign traders, settlers and missionaries through to the present day (‘Clothing the Body’, ‘Clothing and the Appropriation of Christianity’, ‘Clothing and Agency’, ‘Clothing in Diaspora’). The authors, who have contributed to a three-year project funded by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (UK), have collectively conceptualised clothing and cloth as a means for visualising the impact of European settlement and missionary activity on Pacific peoples and, conversely, for the understanding of the way in which these peoples have negotiated and interpreted their own cultures and traditions in the face of colonialism and post-colonialism.

Papers by Clare Shamier

Arena Journal, 2017

"The Economist dedicated one of its covers in 2015 to the growing influence of ‘activist investor... more "The Economist dedicated one of its covers in 2015 to the growing influence of ‘activist investors’. Expanding on the reasons why this was undoubtedly ‘good for the public company’, the Economist contended that there is no ultimate contradiction between activist fund ‘hyenas’ and a bull market. On the contrary, activists and investors can and will help each other, the Economist concluded. Can the same be said of activist makers?"

Arena Journal, no.47/8, pp 192-212.

The Influence Seekers: Political Lobbying in Australia, 2012

Book Chapter: "The fundamental factor when considering differnece in lobbying and influence under... more Book Chapter: "The fundamental factor when considering differnece in lobbying and influence under Liberal or Labor governments is the increasing convergence around hegemonic neo-liberal world views and a core economic policy framework.

The Influence Seekers: Political Lobbying in Australia, 2012

Book Chapter: concerned with the role of backbenchers and lobbying practice within Australian pol... more Book Chapter: concerned with the role of backbenchers and lobbying practice within Australian politics.

Public wi-fi, the provision of internet connectivity in public areas using Wi-Fi™ wireless local ... more Public wi-fi, the provision of internet connectivity in public areas using Wi-Fi™ wireless local area network technology operating in generally unlicensed radiofrequency spectrum, is emerging as a key part of the urban communications ecology. While the twenty four APEC+ economies covered in this report make up a broad typology of public wi-fi provision, our research suggests that overall investment in wi-fi provision is increasing, and forecasts of mobile data usage suggest continued demand pressures.

In January 2015, World Vision Australia commissioned a study to investigate the gendered impacts ... more In January 2015, World Vision Australia commissioned a study to investigate the gendered impacts of a successful economic development project, the Local Value Chain Development (LVCD). The LCVD project was implemented by World Vision Indonesia with support from World Vision Australia, in the Flores-Timor Province of Eastern Indonesia 2009-2012. This research offered insights into the gender dynamics of the East Flores communities in which the LVCD pilot project was implemented and sought to understand how the LVCD project itself may have influenced these gender dynamics or created opportunities for change to gender relations.

Media Interviews by Clare Shamier

A Bendigo-based academic has added her name to an open letter to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull ... more A Bendigo-based academic has added her name to an open letter to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calling for a radical overhaul of Australia’s refugee policy.

This research explores media management practices as used in the context of foreign interventio... more This research explores media management practices as used in the context of foreign intervention and bilateral relations. In particular, the thesis provides an in-depth look at the ways in which global changes in transnational media and its structures since the end of the Cold War have had a spill-over effect on the ways in which Australia has acted as a regional ‘superpower’ in the Pacific. As Australia has in recent years increasingly placed media structures and management at the forefront of bilateral government negotiations and public diplomacy in the region, the primary focus of this research is on the role of the Australian government, and in particular the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) in the development, promotion and use of the media for foreign policy objectives. This research also examines with a governmentality framework the links between development security and the media. Through this framework, it explores how processes of continued globalisation of liberal economic markets, the relationships between government agencies, NGOs and the media have strengthened and continue to grow increasingly outside of the traditional boundaries of promotion of aid delivery and humanitarian assistance programs.

Citation: Shamier, C. (2011). Management of the media space: public information, Australian intervention and the Pacific. PhD thesis, Arts - School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne.

A new collective predicament demands a new way of observing reality. If the world changes, we nee... more A new collective predicament demands a new way of observing reality. If the world changes, we need to develop new ways of looking at it. We should adapt our vision to the changing socio-political reality in order to observe it better, and also because this understanding is in turn essential to change the world (this was Marx’s “thesis 11”). Eve Darian-Smith and Philip McCarty argue that the “global” is now inevitable, that it now fundamentally shapes relationships and production, and that we should acquire strategies for systematically pursuing its observation.

The collection of essays presented in Clothing the Pacific provides a four-part panoramic textual... more The collection of essays presented in Clothing the Pacific provides a four-part panoramic textual history of Pacific Islands, from early contacts with foreign traders, settlers and missionaries through to the present day (‘Clothing the Body’, ‘Clothing and the Appropriation of Christianity’, ‘Clothing and Agency’, ‘Clothing in Diaspora’). The authors, who have contributed to a three-year project funded by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (UK), have collectively conceptualised clothing and cloth as a means for visualising the impact of European settlement and missionary activity on Pacific peoples and, conversely, for the understanding of the way in which these peoples have negotiated and interpreted their own cultures and traditions in the face of colonialism and post-colonialism.

Arena Journal, 2017

"The Economist dedicated one of its covers in 2015 to the growing influence of ‘activist investor... more "The Economist dedicated one of its covers in 2015 to the growing influence of ‘activist investors’. Expanding on the reasons why this was undoubtedly ‘good for the public company’, the Economist contended that there is no ultimate contradiction between activist fund ‘hyenas’ and a bull market. On the contrary, activists and investors can and will help each other, the Economist concluded. Can the same be said of activist makers?"

Arena Journal, no.47/8, pp 192-212.

The Influence Seekers: Political Lobbying in Australia, 2012

Book Chapter: "The fundamental factor when considering differnece in lobbying and influence under... more Book Chapter: "The fundamental factor when considering differnece in lobbying and influence under Liberal or Labor governments is the increasing convergence around hegemonic neo-liberal world views and a core economic policy framework.

The Influence Seekers: Political Lobbying in Australia, 2012

Book Chapter: concerned with the role of backbenchers and lobbying practice within Australian pol... more Book Chapter: concerned with the role of backbenchers and lobbying practice within Australian politics.

Public wi-fi, the provision of internet connectivity in public areas using Wi-Fi™ wireless local ... more Public wi-fi, the provision of internet connectivity in public areas using Wi-Fi™ wireless local area network technology operating in generally unlicensed radiofrequency spectrum, is emerging as a key part of the urban communications ecology. While the twenty four APEC+ economies covered in this report make up a broad typology of public wi-fi provision, our research suggests that overall investment in wi-fi provision is increasing, and forecasts of mobile data usage suggest continued demand pressures.

In January 2015, World Vision Australia commissioned a study to investigate the gendered impacts ... more In January 2015, World Vision Australia commissioned a study to investigate the gendered impacts of a successful economic development project, the Local Value Chain Development (LVCD). The LCVD project was implemented by World Vision Indonesia with support from World Vision Australia, in the Flores-Timor Province of Eastern Indonesia 2009-2012. This research offered insights into the gender dynamics of the East Flores communities in which the LVCD pilot project was implemented and sought to understand how the LVCD project itself may have influenced these gender dynamics or created opportunities for change to gender relations.

A Bendigo-based academic has added her name to an open letter to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull ... more A Bendigo-based academic has added her name to an open letter to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calling for a radical overhaul of Australia’s refugee policy.