Anthony Albanese and PNG Prime Minister James Marape have signed a landmark defence treaty in Canberra. Albanese says the Papua New Guinea-Australia mutual defence treaty will commit the countries to securing and shaping the future. He says it's Australia's first new alliance in more than 70 years and only the third in the nation's history. "This Treaty elevates the relationship between our two nations to the status of an alliance," Albanese has declared. "This alliance of equals reflects our co

Prime Minister, James Marape has welcomed the canonization of Blessed Peter Torot, describing it as a historic moment of pride, faith and inspiration for Papua New Guinea and its people. Mr. Marape says the recognition is “a powerful affirmation of PNG’s Christian identity and the missionary spirit that has guided the country for generations. He pointed out that Blessed Peter Torot’s experience reminds every Papua New Guinean that faithfulness is the duty of every Christian and the holiness is n

We thank Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko, Hon. Gidron Maso Karipe and Hon. Solan Loifa for standing strong at the United Nations meeting. When many other countries walked out, our leaders stayed and showed respect while the Prime Minister of Israel spoke. This shows good leadership and maturity from Papua New Guinea. By remaining in the meeting hall, our leaders showed the world that PNG believes in respect and peace. Even if we do not agree on e

#Nomane Accuses Marape Government of Executive Overreach Over Pukpuk Treaty Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Chuave MP Hon. James Nomane has accused the Marape Government of executive overreach and undermining parliamentary authority during a heated exchange in Parliament today over the controversial Pukpuk Treaty with Australia. Mr. Nomane raised a point of order following Prime Minister Hon. James Marape’s response to a series of questions from Hon. Keith Iduhu, Member for Hiri-Koiari, who sought c