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Leader of the Opposition (Papua New Guinea)

Leader of the Opposition is a constitutionally sanctioned office in Papua New Guinea. It originates from Westminster role for a leader of the opposition.

The Constitution defines the role "for a member of the Parliament of Papua New Guinea as being the principal speaker on behalf of those members of the Parliament who are not generally committed to support the government".[1]

It is claimed that Michael Somare became the first official leader of the opposition in 1968.[2]

Leaders of the Opposition

See also

References

  1. ^ "Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea". www.wipo.int. WIPO Lex.
  2. ^ a b "Michael Somare | PNG Speaks". pngspeaks.com.
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  6. ^ Premdas, Ralph R.; Steeves, Jeffrey S. (1983). "National Elections in Papua New Guinea: The Return of Pangu to Power". Asian Survey. 23 (8): 991–1006. doi:10.2307/2644268. JSTOR 2644268.
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  9. ^ JACKSON, KEITH. "Bernard Narokobi, constitutional architect". PNG Attitude.
  10. ^ "Michael Somare | World Leaders Forum". worldleaders.columbia.edu.
  11. ^ "PNG Opposition leader not recognised in Parliament". ABC News. 27 May 2004.
  12. ^ "PNG's Sir William Skate expelled by his party". RNZ. 3 February 2005.
  13. ^ May, R. J. (9 August 2022). "State and Society in Papua New Guinea, 2001–2021". ANU Press.
  14. ^ a b c "Namah served as minister, opposition leader since 2007 – The National". www.thenational.com.pg.
  15. ^ "Dame Carol Kidu". Pacific Women in Politics.
  16. ^ "Namah still opposition leader, says Speaker". Post Courier. 3 September 2020.