27 Nov 2020

PNG's political crisis worsens as MPs test positive

From Midday Report, 12:51 pm on 27 November 2020

A week can be very long time in politicis in Papua New Guinea. Two weeks ago, the Prime Minister, James Marape looked like he was about to lose his job. Last week, he passed the budget and managed to suspend Parliament until next April. The oppposition are now trying overturn that decision that's gone to the Supreme Court - but now, three MPs have tested positive for Covid-19. Johnny Blades from RNZ Pacific speaks to MÄni Dunlop.