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How have our major parties managed relations with PNG

By Jeffrey Wall - posted Friday, 10 March 2023

Relations are at an all-time high.

On balance both major parties have served the relationship well.

It is in good shape at a critical time.

O'Neill and Marape both regard the Australia-PNG relationship as vital.

Long may it continue!

I know readers will allow me to pay tribute to one of the finest politicians I have met.

Baroness Betty Boothroyd died last week aged 93.

I was privileged to attend a dinner as her guest in 1992. She had just been elected Speaker of the Commons.

After an hour she asked that I be seated next to her.

She drank and smoked!

She was a great speaker for eight years until her retirement.

She was engaging, funny and highly regarded on all sides.

May she rest In peace!

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About the Author

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.