OPINION: Anthony Albanese’s visit has locked in a crucial relationship. But there are things Australia could beyond being a donor.
Anthony Albanese says that “it is an extraordinary honour for Australia” that he has become the first foreign head of government to address Papua New Guinea’s parliament in 48 years of independence. PNG is our nearest neighbour, a nation of 9.4 million people – on some estimates it could be much larger – combining extraordinary terrain, resources wealth, and a fragile economy.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese becomes the first foreign head of government to address PNG’s parliament., and an Australia-PNG security agreement is the centrepiece of Mr Albanese’s visit, with military training assistance to build upon the joint Manus island naval base deal of 2018 which includes the US.
marred once again by violence and voting fraud, providing the window for Australia to sign the security deal. Experts say that more Australian help with basic governance such as up-to-date electoral rolls would not go amiss, along with help for the criminal justice system to ensure that investigations and prosecutions are safely carried out.
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