Politics latest: Anthony Albanese, James Marape hail defence treaty with Australia for PNG security

Papua New Guinea now has a ‘formal alliance’ with Australia for its security, says Anthony Albanese, after PNG’s cabinet approved the Pukpuk treaty following a delay.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and Anthony Albanese attending a flag ceremony marking Papua New Guinea's 50th anniversary in Port Moresby. Picture: Andrew Kutan / AFP

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