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Where does Australia's relationship with PNG go next? Less talk about China, more about our neighbour's own merits

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Papua New Guinea last week put the media spotlight on one of Australia’s most important international relationships.

The Conversation · Jan 16, 2023

Parliament to debate wording of Voice to Parliament question and amendments 'within months'

A parliamentary debate over the precise wording of the Voice referendum text looks set to kick off in March, with Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus promising there will be "ample time" for the discussion.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

Attorney general tells Dutton to show some ‘national leadership’ on Indigenous voice

Mark Dreyfus wants opposition leader to demonstrate his support for constitutional recognition

The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023

Peter Dutton’s approach to referendum on Indigenous voice straight from John Howard’s playbook

Conservatives say the Indigenous voice to parliament could divide Australians – but they’ve found some clever ways of doing that themselves

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023

Good omen for Albanese during visit to PNG

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid a significant visit to Wewak on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea, with local lore suggesting one good omen.

AAP · Jan 13, 2023

Australia and Papua New Guinea's future relationship evolving from shared colonial past

As the leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea meet to forge a new relationship, it's worth remembering the shared history of our colonial past.

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023

Albanese pays tribute to late PNG leader

On his second day in Papua New Guinea, Anthony Albanese has visited Wewak to pay tribute to the nation's late grand chief and remember WWII fallen.

AAP · Jan 12, 2023

Security, visas and rugby league: Anthony Albanese unveils recipe for refreshing PNG ties

Mr Albanese's visit is the first by an Australian PM to PNG in four years.

The New Daily · Jan 12, 2023

Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea

The Bilateral Security Treaty with PNG comes after China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April.

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2023

Australia, Papua New Guinea agree to finalise talks on bilateral security treaty

A joint statement from the Australian and PNG leaders flags that the two nations will expand training and explore possible joint exercises under the treaty.

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023