The prime ministers of PNG and Australia, James Marape and Anthony Albanese bonded in April last year when they walked part of the Kokoda Track together. Marape noted that the same political parties – Pangu and Labor – are in power now as at the time of Independence
is the name of a campaign of high- profile music, art, film and cuisine events that the Australian Government will be hosting from June through to September to celebrate its close cultural ties with PNG. One of the most eagerly anticipated events will be a one-day music extravaganza at PNG’s first Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare enjoys Independence celebrations in Port Moresby on September 16, 1975, with political ally, Australian PM Gough Whitlam
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