Parliament to discuss Bougainville matters on Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Papua New Guinea's National Parliament is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, to deliberate on critical matters pertaining to Bougainville. The session will be convened under a sessional order introduced by the Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Manasseh Makiba.

Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, who serves as the Leader of Government Business and also holds the portfolios for Works and Highways and Acting ICT Minister, alongside being the Regional Member for Bougainville, made the announcement on Friday in Parliament. This upcoming discussion signifies a focused parliamentary effort to address issues relevant to the autonomous region of Bougainville.

The specific agenda items for the parliamentary session were not detailed in the provided text. However, the announcement indicates a formal commitment by the government to engage with Bougainville-related issues, suggesting potential discussions on political, economic, or administrative matters concerning the region.