So far so good. Now for implementation

I believe the PNGDF needs to return to a nation building role. It once had a strong engineering division. That needs to be restored.

The announcement on easier visa access to Australia for Papua New Guineans is welcome. But implementation will be a challenge.

The government needs to engage more with Australian business when it comes to implementation.

And it needs to facilitate greater dialogue between our business and that of PNG.

Business wants to play a greater role but it needs support in doing so.

This week an all-party delegation of MPs has been in PNG. Their priority has been the failed health system.

That is welcome. We need a more practical approach to how we help it and save lives.

As I have advocated, building parliamentary links is welcome. This delegations visit is a good start.

I would like to see an MP's delegation look at agriculture and fisheries as well.

The PNG agriculture sector is terribly run down yet 80% of the people depend on farming and fisheries.

Australia is well placed to assist in rebuilding it. It's not an adequate priority at present.

We should also allow more PNG-caught seafood into Australia, it is nonsense that we import seafood from Vietnam but not PNG.