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The Aus-PNG Network

The Aus-PNG Network

The Australia-PNG Network builds links and understanding between two countries that share close ties in history and geography. We work to strengthen connections across the broadest range of areas, including business, sport, education, civil society, arts and culture, religion, media and development.

The Network evolved from the first joint dialogue between emerging leaders from the two nations which was hosted by the Lowy Institute in 2013. The success of the event was embraced by the Australia-PNG Ministerial Council which supported the Emerging Leaders Dialogue to become an annual event held in December each year. This is supported by a range of issue-focused workshops and regular networking events that promote a strong relationship between both countries. The Network regularly publishes the outcomes of these gatherings as a shared online resource.

Learn more on the Aus-PNG Network website.

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2015 Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue: Outcomes Report
Reports
2015 Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue: Outcomes Report
In this Report, the Lowy Institute’s Melanesia team summarises the outcomes of the third annual Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue.  Jenny Hayward-Jones …
Papua New Guinea in 2015: at a crossroads and beyond
Reports
Papua New Guinea in 2015: at a crossroads and beyond
2015 is a significant year for Papua New Guinea.  The country will mark 40 years of independence from Australia, host the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting and the…
2014 Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue: Outcomes report
Reports
2014 Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue: Outcomes report
In this Report, the Lowy Institute’s Melanesia team summarises the outcomes of the second annual Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue. This Dialogue set a new…
2013 Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue: Outcomes report
Reports
2013 Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue: Outcomes report
The Lowy Institute hosted the inaugural Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue on 26 November 2013. The Dialogue was convened with the support of the Department of…