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PNG to consider Bougainville's bid for independence

Australian Associated Press · Newcastle Herald (AAP) · 2026

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2026-09-01
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27 August 2026: parliament to begin considering the result; Bougainville leaders target greater self-government in September 2027 and full sovereignty in 2030.

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EstablishedThe referendum result was tabled in Papua New Guinea's National Parliament in August 2026; as of late October 2026 the debate was continuing and no ratification vote had been held. The national government holds that an absolute three-quarters majority (89 of 118 MPs) is required.