%T New Caledonia’s independence referendum: local and regional implications %A Denise Fisher %I Lowy Institute for International Policy %D 2019 %K Political campaigns, %K Referendum, %K Constitutional reform, %K Postcolonialism %U https://apo.org.au/node/234376 %X This paper looks at the historical context of the forthcoming referendums, the first referendum outcome and next steps in New Caledonia’s self-determination process. It also examines the upcoming provincial elections and how they might determine the political balance for negotiating future governance beyond the Noumea Accord. %9 Report