Pukpuk Treaty
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Oct 21, 2026
Selmanu UlalimamaitiHOST
Johnny Blades has more.
Johnny BladesCORRESPONDENT
The two countries' Pukpuk Treaty signed last year opened the way for closer integration of PNG and Australia's militaries and for direct recruitment of PNG nationals into the Australian Defence Force.
Johnny BladesCORRESPONDENT
But in April, PNG's Defence Minister Billy Joseph resigned after being accused of interfering with army recruitment by enlisting soldiers from his home district.
Johnny BladesCORRESPONDENT
NBC reports Richard Marles saying Australia respects PNG's handling of the issue.
Selmanu UlalimamaitiHOST
Johnny Blades has more.
Johnny BladesCORRESPONDENT
The two countries' PukPuk Treaty, signed last year, opened the way for closer integration of PNG and Australia's militaries and for direct recruitment of PNG nationals into the Australian Defense Force.
Johnny BladesCORRESPONDENT
But in April, PNG's Defense Minister Billy Joseph resigned after being accused of interfering with army recruitment by enlisting soldiers from his home district.
Johnny BladesCORRESPONDENT
NBC reports Richard Marles saying Australia respects PNG's handling of the issue.
Kaya SelbyHOST
Johnny Blades has more.
Johnny BladesCORRESPONDENT
The two countries' Pukpuk Treaty signed last year opened the way for closer integration of PNG and Australia's militaries and for direct recruitment of PNG nationals into the Australian Defence Force.
Johnny BladesCORRESPONDENT
But in April, PNG's Defence Minister Billy Joseph resigned after being accused of interfering with army recruitment by enlisting soldiers from his home district.
Johnny BladesCORRESPONDENT
NBC reports Richard Marles saying Australia respects PNG's handling of the issue.