National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.
unicameral national legislature in Papua New Guinea
PNG Parliament Debates Bougainville Independence
Bougainville's 2019 referendum, in which about 97.7% voted for independence, moves closer to realization as Papua New Guinea's parliament begins considering ratification, with leaders aiming for greater self-government by 2027 and full sovereignty by 2030 amid long-standing disputes over resource revenue and the legacy of a civil conflict. The process follows a 2001 peace deal that deferred independence and hinges on ongoing negotiations between Bougainville and the central government, with no immediate vote date set.
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About National Parliament of Papua New Guinea
The National Parliament of Papua New Guinea is the unicameral national legislature in Papua New Guinea. It was created in 1964 as the House of Assembly of Papua and New Guinea but gained its current name after the nation was granted independence in 1975.
Everything about National Parliament of Papua New Guinea →- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- Inception
- 1975
- Website
- http://www.parliament.gov.pg