Five questions for Jon Philp, Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea

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One of Papua New Guinea’s major trading partners, Australia has continued to increase its support for the country’s economic development, especially in infrastructure. Business Advantage PNG asks Jon Philp, Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG, about the intent of Australia’s aid program in PNG and its priorities.

Seven questions for Dulciana Somare-Brash, Public Policy and Political Advisor in Papua New Guinea

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Dulciana Somare-Brash is a Political Advisor to the PNG Ministry of National Planning and Monitoring and the United Labor Party. If her maiden name sounds familiar, that is because she is the daughter of Papua New Guinea’s founding father, Michael Somare, and Lady Veronica Somare. 

People moves: Pacific Islands Forum, ABC, National Planning and Monitoring Department

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A new Director General, a new correspondent, and an Acting Secretary

In brief: the first stage of Lae’s port upgrade is completed, and other business stories

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Lae port upgrade reaches milestone, Respol acquires Talisman Energy, and PNG forecast for significant economic growth. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.