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Not all foreign political commentary is impeccable

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By PNG Echo The recently published article of Dr Bill Standish entitled PNG politics after the boom, does not deserve the wholesale acceptance it has received in PNG. Firstly it is intended for an international readership so glosses over much and while it has the air of being balanced and authoritative, close scrutiny reveals it to have considerable flaws and an undercurrent of governmental disapproval. Unbiased journalism – no such thing Perish the thought that journalism is ‘unbiased’. Indeed some journalism, such as opinion, requires the writer to be anything but. Nevertheless, most journalist/writers aim to be fair and provide Continue reading Not all foreign political commentary is impeccable→

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No debate, early adjournment: It’s cause and effect.

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By PNG Echo. This week, the Government of PNG rushed through legislation, including the budget with little or no debate. Afterwards, parliament was adjourned early and will not reconvene until the end of March 2016 – which could put them in breach of the rules regarding sitting days.  It will also put them outside the window of opportunity where a vote of no confidence is possible. With the superior numbers in the government ranks they can do that. It’s not an ideal situation but the voting behaviour indicates that there is significant confidence in this government, which was also shown Continue reading No debate, early adjournment: It’s cause and effect.→

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