Australia and Papua New Guinea's future relationship evolving from shared colonial past
1 year, 11 months ago

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

ABC  

Anthony Albanese has become the first foreign government leader to address Papua New Guinea's parliament during a visit to strengthen ties between the two neighbours. "This time 50 years ago, it was a Labor-Pangu combination that set the way for Papua New Guinea to march to its independence in 1975," he said, labelling Australia PNG's "number one" foreign relation. "Australia and Papua New Guinea have a long history and this visit will strengthen our shared vision for the future," he said. Australia's attitude towards PNG can verge on "patronising", according to former high commissioner to Papua New Guinea and University of Queensland Adjunct Associate Professor Ian Kemish. "Papua New Guineans themselves are sometimes surprised by this dialogue we have in Australia, about who's responsible for them," he said.

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Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal announced Thursday linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific. China has pursued its own bilateral security pact on policing with Papua New Guinea and with other South Pacific island nations which U.S. allies including Australia fear could undermine …

Australia, PNG unveil deal for Papua New Guinea team to enter NRL in 2028
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Australia, PNG unveil deal for Papua New Guinea team to enter NRL in 2028

ABC  

Australia and Papua New Guinea have unveiled a long-awaited deal handing PNG its own NRL team, confirming the league's most ambitious expansion since formation, and notching what the federal government is hailing as a major strategic victory. "Rugby league is the national sport of Papua New Guinea and PNG deserves a national team," he said. Neither leader would be drawn …

In a contest of influence in Papua New Guinea, Australia triumphed over China through our shared love of footy
4 weeks, 2 days ago

In a contest of influence in Papua New Guinea, Australia triumphed over China through our shared love of footy

ABC  

On the eve of this year's State of Origin grand final, a Papua New Guinean colleague gifted me two bright "bilum hats" — woven beanies in the traditional style of his home in the highlands of PNG. "Papua New Guineans like to show off their strength through physical contact," he says, covered in dust and wearing a huge grin after …

Australian Public Diplomacy and a National Rugby League Team in Papua New Guinea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australian Public Diplomacy and a National Rugby League Team in Papua New Guinea

The Diplomat  

The 2024 Olympics in Paris demonstrated the continuing importance of sports events as an aspect of public diplomacy and soft power. As former Prime Minister John Howard noted, Australia has a self-appointed “substantial and special responsibility” toward the Pacific island states. The abandonment of the White Australia policy and the decolonization process throughout the Pacific led Australia to reposition itself …

Papua New Guinea Is in a Governance Crisis – and Australia Helped Put It There
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Papua New Guinea Is in a Governance Crisis – and Australia Helped Put It There

The Diplomat  

Just before Pope Francis’ recent visit to Papua New Guinea, roadside stalls selling betel nut, a mild local intoxicant, were shut down. Marape has stayed silent on the accusations, offering only meek explanations around “typing errors” and “glitches.” Against these allegations of misallocated funds, it’s noteworthy that the Australian government has loaned AU$2.5 billion to the Papua New Guinea government, …

Papua New Guinea's chance at an NRL team may hinge on a pledge not to sign a security deal with China
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Papua New Guinea's chance at an NRL team may hinge on a pledge not to sign a security deal with China

ABC  

Papua New Guinea's hopes of fielding a team in Australia's NRL competition could hinge on a promise from its government not to sign a security deal with China. Minister for the Pacific Pat Conroy said a PNG-based NRL team was part of Australia's "soft diplomacy". "Australia doesn't really want to have another incident where it has diplomatic egg on its …

PNG minister criticises Australian 'boomerang aid' as Australia launches new partnership plan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PNG minister criticises Australian 'boomerang aid' as Australia launches new partnership plan

ABC  

A Papua New Guinean minister has delivered scathing criticism of Australia's aid program, warning of funds being "wasted" as the Australian government outlines its plan for development assistance in PNG over the next five years. The comments came after Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy launched the government's new Australia-Papua New Guinea Development Partnership Plan. "As …

Australia boosting aid to Papua New Guinea for landslide recovery and security
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia boosting aid to Papua New Guinea for landslide recovery and security

Associated Press  

NEWCASTLE, Australia — Australia will provide a further 2 million Australian dollars to support reconstruction efforts in Papua New Guinea after last month’s deadly landslide, the government said Thursday. “Road access is critical for essential services as well as food and fuel supply chains,” Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement that coincided with a visit to the …

Australia announces new initiatives to help improve PNG's internal security, law and justice as part of major bilateral security agreement
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia announces new initiatives to help improve PNG's internal security, law and justice as part of major bilateral security agreement

ABC  

Australia has announced a package of initiatives aimed at strengthening Papua New Guinea's internal security and law and justice priorities under a major bilateral security agreement. "A stronger and safer Papua New Guinea is good for PNG and it is good for Australia," Senator Wong said. Australia, PNG sign new security pact Photo shows Australian PM Anthony Albanese and James …

Papua New Guinea PM fumes over Biden's ‘cannibals’ remark as he meets Chinese FM: ‘It's time for US to…'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Papua New Guinea PM fumes over Biden's ‘cannibals’ remark as he meets Chinese FM: ‘It's time for US to…'

Hindustan Times  

Hitting back at Joe Biden over controversial "cannibals" remark, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Monday asserted his country “does not deserve to be labeled as such” and appealed to the US President to clean up the remnants of World War II that are scattered over the Pacific. Hitting back at Joe Biden over controversial "cannibals" remark, Papua …

Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden implies his uncle was eaten by cannibals
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden implies his uncle was eaten by cannibals

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape accused Joe Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an uncle of the U.S. president had been eaten by “cannibals” there during World War II. “They never found the body because there used to be — there were a lot of cannibals for real in that …

Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden’s cannibals comment
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden’s cannibals comment

LA Times  

Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape, left, listens during a meeting with Pacific Islands Forum leaders during the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Summit in the East Room of the White House on Sept. 25, 2023, in Washington. Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape accused President Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an uncle had …

Papua New Guinea was 'blessed' with a visit by China just a day ago. Anthony Albanese is hot on their tail
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Papua New Guinea was 'blessed' with a visit by China just a day ago. Anthony Albanese is hot on their tail

ABC  

It's becoming a fairly regular pattern now in Papua New Guinea that foreign leaders appear to visit within a short window of time from one another. China's top diplomat Wang Yi takes a swipe at the geo-political jostling for influence in the Pacific, saying Pacific Island countries aren't "the backyard of any major country". And in a not-so-veiled swipe at …

Marape’s State Visit Puts Australia-Papua New Guinea Bonhomie on Display
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Marape’s State Visit Puts Australia-Papua New Guinea Bonhomie on Display

The Diplomat  

When Papua New Guinea’s prime minister, James Marape, addressed Australia’s Parliament on February 8, much was made of history. While there was much nostalgia, the occasion and the three speeches delivered by Marape, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, were carefully crafted to send signals to far-flung audiences from Australia to Papua New Guinea and …

Papua New Guinea's prime minister becomes the first Pacific leader to address Australia's parliament
11 months ago

Papua New Guinea's prime minister becomes the first Pacific leader to address Australia's parliament

The Independent  

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While drama continues to develop at home, PNG prime minister touches down in Australia for historic speech
11 months ago

While drama continues to develop at home, PNG prime minister touches down in Australia for historic speech

ABC  

In short: PNG's prime minister faces mounting unrest in the wake of January's deadly riots in Port Moresby, sparked by the country's poor economic prospects. Mr Marape's visit comes as China continues its efforts to expand security ties with Pacific nations, with PNG's leaders moving to reassure Australia it will not press ahead with any new policing agreements with Beijing. …

Anthony Albanese and James Marape sign sweeping security pact between Australia and PNG, China continues efforts to expand Pacific policing ties
1 year, 1 month ago

Anthony Albanese and James Marape sign sweeping security pact between Australia and PNG, China continues efforts to expand Pacific policing ties

ABC  

Australia has signed a sweeping security agreement with Papua New Guinea that commits both nations to deeper information sharing and holding joint consultations in the face of any security threats. Key points: The deal between Australia and PNG includes $200 million to support PNG's security priorities China has invited senior police officers from across the Pacific to a meeting in …

Papua New Guinea's prime minister says he will sign a security pact with Australia
1 year, 1 month ago

Papua New Guinea's prime minister says he will sign a security pact with Australia

The Independent  

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Papua New Guinea says security treaty with Australia has been delayed over certain provisions
1 year, 7 months ago

Papua New Guinea says security treaty with Australia has been delayed over certain provisions

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape said a proposed security treaty with Australia has been delayed over “certain wordings and provisions,” a week after the strategically important South Pacific Island nation signed a new security pact with the United States that sparked protests. Marape informed Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles of the delay on Monday …

Why PM Modi’s Papua New Guinea Visit Next Week Is More Crucial Than His Japan, Australia Trips
1 year, 7 months ago

Why PM Modi’s Papua New Guinea Visit Next Week Is More Crucial Than His Japan, Australia Trips

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Papua New Guinea next week is going to be more crucial than his visits to Japan and Australia as New Delhi is worried over the island nation’s growing proximity with China which poses a potential security threat to the entire region and the Indo-Pacific strategic framework, ABPLive has learnt. Before embarking on …

Avoid unnecessary comments on PM Modi, President Biden, Papua New Guinea PM tells nation
1 year, 8 months ago

Avoid unnecessary comments on PM Modi, President Biden, Papua New Guinea PM tells nation

Firstpost  

“Refrain from unnecessary comments and innuendoes about the visits of US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape appealed commentators and people of his country. “I want to appeal to all Papua New Guinea commentators, on both social and mainstream media, to refrain from unnecessary comments and innuendoes about the visits …

Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea

Al Jazeera  

The Bilateral Security Treaty with PNG comes after China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April. The leaders of Australia and neighbouring Papua New Guinea say they are finalising a new security treaty – a move seen as a challenge to China’s growing assertiveness in the Pacific region. Albanese said the economic and security interests of Australia …

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape's future in doubt as MPs cross floor
4 years, 1 month ago

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape's future in doubt as MPs cross floor

ABC  

The future of Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape is in doubt after a significant move against him in Parliament. Key points: The Deputy PM was among those who crossed the floor James Marape says he has no intention of resigning Scott Morrison is due to meet Mr Marape in PNG next week Several key coalition party MPs, including …

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