Ben Lomai
Thousands sue PNG miner for environmental damage
More than 7000 people from the Papua New Guinea province of Madang are suing a mining company for US$5.3 billion in damages. Audio
Chinese miner in PNG likely to face environmental lawsuit
The Madang provincial government in Papua New Guinea is likely to file a lawsuit against the owner of the Ramu nickel mine in coming weeks. Audio
Refugee compensation could lead to Manus Island exit - lawyer
Manus Island refugees could escape Papua New Guinea once they're awarded compensation by its courts, their lawyer says. Audio
Manus refugees launch new legal bid for freedom
Refugees detained on Manus Island launch a fresh bid for freedom through Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court. Audio
Thousands of Manus refugees could claim compensation
Thousands of refugees who've been detained on Manus Island have been directed to claim compensation through Papua New Guinea's National Court. Audio
PNG Supreme Court wrong to dismiss Manus refugees' case - lawyer
The lawyer representing Manus Island refugees says the Papua New Guinea Supreme Court was wong to dismiss their case. Audio
Manus Island curfew unconstitutional - lawyer
The night-time curfew imposed on Manus Island refugees is a breach of their constitutional rights, their lawer says. Audio
Manus lawyer wants chief justice disqualified
A lawyer representing Manus Island refugees wants the chief justice disqualified from hearing their case. Audio
Manus detainees can claim compensation through case, says lawyer
A lawyer says all Manus Island detainees are eligible to claim compensation through his case. Audio
Refugee lawyer says Manus Island case politicised
The lawyer representing Manus Island refugees says he suspects the PNG government has politicised their case. Audio
Manus refugees not surprised at Supreme Court loss
Refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island say they are not surprised the PNG supreme court refused to order the restoration of vital services to the detention centre. About 600 refugees are… Audio
Manus Island refugees say court decision predictable
Refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island say they are not surprised by the PNG supreme court's decision not to order the restoration of vital services to the detention centre. Audio
Manus Is refugees' plea for restored services rejected
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court has refused a last ditch bid to restore power, water and medical services to Manus detention centre. Refugees' lawyer Ben Lomai talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Court action could delay Manus detention centre closure
The closure of Australia's immigration detention centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island could be delayed by court action. Audio
Manus Island detainees moved to Port Moresby
A growing number of detainees is being transferred from Papua New Guinea's Manus Island to Port Moresby. Audio
Iranian non-refugees on Manus can't be deported - lawyer
A lawyer representing Iranian non-refugees from the closed Australian run detention centre on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea says the governments of Australia and PNG cannot forcibly deport them… Audio
PNG could settle refugee compensation claim
The PNG government could settle compensation claims made by Manus Island refugees, according to their lawyer. Audio
Asylum seekers' lawyer to file new application
The lawyer representing asylum seekers detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island is working on a new application to return the detainees to Australia. Audio
Manus plan under renewed legal scrutiny
A lawyer representing detainees on Manus Island says he may file contempt of court proceedings against the Papua New Guinea government. Audio
Little progress in resettling PNG's Manus refugees
There's been little movement on finding resettlement for refugees held on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island, five months since PNG's Supreme Court ruled that holding people against their will on Manus… Audio