Prime Minister Marape recently demanded that developed countries (including Australia) apologise for their emission levels! Climate change did not rate as much as a full sentence in the PRC statement!
The passing of Sir Michael Somare, the first chief minister and the founding prime minister of Papua New Guinea, ends a remarkable political life that began when he was elected to the pre-independence House of Assembly in 1968 and saw him serve four terms as prime minister.
No PNG prime minister worked with more Australian prime ministers and their governments. As chief minister from 1973 he worked with the Whitlam government on the transition from self-government to independence in 1975. He subsequently worked with the Fraser, Hawke, Howard, Rudd and Gillard governments during his four terms as his nation’s head.
Prior to self-government he had gained the confidence of territories minister, Andrew Peacock, an association that helped secure bipartisan support for self-government.
A personal tribute to Grand Chief Rt Hon Sir Michael Somare the founding father of Papua New Guinea - On Line Opinion onlineopinion.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from onlineopinion.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.