List of historical separatist movements in Oceania

This is a list of historical separatist movements in Oceania. Separatism includes autonomism and secessionism.

Criteria

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What is and is not considered an autonomist or secessionist movement is sometimes contentious. Entries on this list must meet three criteria:

  1. They are no longer an active movement with active members.
  2. They are demanded greater autonomy or self-determination for a geographic region (as opposed to personal autonomy).
  3. They were citizens/people of the conflict area and did not come from another country.

Under each region listed is one or more of the following:

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Australia

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Mainland Australia

Eastern New Guinea

New Zealand

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South Island

Western Samoa

United Kingdom (associated territories)

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Solomon Islands

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Petrow, Stefan (2006). "Secession". utas.edu.au/. University of Tasmania, Australia - Centre for Tasmanian Historical Studies. Retrieved 3 December 2013.