14 Aug 2021

PNG govt grilled over preparations for 2022 elections

From , 6:02 am on 14 August 2021

Papua New Guinea's government has been taken to task in parliament about preparedness for next year's general elections.

PNG elections only come around every five years, and are eagerly anticipated.

But the last few installments have been chaotic and plagued by flaws in the common roll, as well as voter fraud and election-related violence.

Johnny Blades has more.

Polling station in Bulolo District, Papua New Guinea national election 2017.

Polling station in Bulolo District, Papua New Guinea national election 2017. Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades