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Australian taxpayer funds Chinese construction companies in PNG

By Jeffrey Wall - posted Tuesday, 11 May 2021


At a time when the PNG economy, and especially the construction sector, is in absolutely desperate straits, Australia needs to insist on an end of favouring PRC construction companies.

PRC companies must be prepared to compete on a fair basis, not a privileged one. If they win contracts fairly and transparently then fine.

But the position that has developed over the last decade or so surely must require the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade explain what it has done to ensure a fair go for our contractors and PNG contractors!

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The Australian Government must also insist that major projects, such as the airport upgrades and Highlands Highway rehabilitation, be subjected to the same rigorous review that the ADB carried out with regard to the Lae port project.

It is difficult for Australia to insist on transparency when it comes to PNG Government funded projects – though it is worth a try.

But when it comes to the multi-million dollar ADB funded infrastructure program Australia has clout – it just needs to start using it!

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Jeffrey Wall CSM CBE is a Brisbane Political Consultant and has served as Advisor to the PNG Foreign Minister, Sir Rabbie Namaliu – Prime Minister 1988-1992 and Speaker 1994-1997.

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