Pukpuk defence treaty with PNG signed, but not expected to be law until 2026

Papua New Guinea’s parliament is expected to ratify the Pukpuk mutual defence treaty with Australia within five weeks, but it ...
The Diplomat

When Will PNG’s Parliament Finally Decide Bougainville’s Status?

Ishmael Toroama (left), president of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, presents the Melanesian Agreement (June 2025) alongside PNG Prime Minister James Marape (right). Credit: Facebook / ...
Jurist

Papua New Guinea Supreme Court orders recall of parliament to debate no confidence vote

The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea has ordered a recall of parliament on April 8, to debate a motion of no confidence. The court decided on Monday that parliament’s rejection of an earlier motion ...
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Papua New Guinea approves contentious defence treaty with Australia: officials

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a contentious mutual defence treaty with Australia, officials told AFP on Thursday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's ...
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Australia and PNG Sign Defense Treaty, Agreement With Vanuatu Delayed

Last week, Papua New Guinea approved a new treaty with Australia, the Pukpuk Treaty, under which the two countries commit to ...