Mongabay

Conservationists welcome new PNG Protected Areas Act — but questions remain

In February 2024, Papua New Guinea’s parliament passed the Protected Areas Bill, first introduced two decades ago, into an act, which aims to establish a national system of protected areas to achieve ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Papua New Guinea will enter the NRL in 2028 under a new $600 million deal with Australia unveiled on Thursday morning. In return, PNG has entered an agreement designed to stop China gaining a security ...
The Conversation

With new PNG defence treaty, Australia is delivering on its rhetoric about trust at a critical time

Ian Kemish is chair of the Kokoda Track Foundation, which receives funding from the Australian government and a range of corporate sponsors in PNG and Australia. He served as Australian high ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Anthony Albanese reiterates federal government support for Papua New Guinea NRL club as talks continue with ARLC

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the federal government is in the process of finalising a deal to expand the NRL to Papua New Guinea. Media reports suggest PNG will enter the NRL in 2028. Prime ...