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Bougainville scars acknowledged as Papua New Guinea MPs near big decision

Johnny Blades · RNZ Pacific · 2026

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Johnny Blades
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2026-09-01
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23 October 2026: the result was tabled in August; debate to resume in November before a ratification vote.

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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.