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With new PNG defence treaty, Australia is delivering on its rhetoric about trust at a critical time

  • Written by Ian Kemish, Adjunct Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland

The signing of a new defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea will mark one of the most significant moments in the history of the bilateral relationship since PNG’s independence 50 years ago this week.

The treaty, to be signed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his counterpart James Marape in PNG, is expected to provide for...

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