As I have said before, the future of Panguna will be decided on the ground, in Bougainville. It will not be decided in the boardrooms in Australia, and not through side deals between people “cutting up” Bougainville.
Panguna is now a divisive issue that overshadows the referendum. The President would like to make this a unifying issue instead. Putting off a decision on Panguna operator till after the referendum gives the ABG a stronger hand. It negates the need for transitional provisions.
Customary Heads Media Release, page-8
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