FCA Briefing on Papua New Guinea’s 50th Anniversary of Independence
Words – Barbara Barkhausen Graphic – Raj Suri
You’re Invited: FCA Briefing on Papua New Guinea’s 50th Anniversary of Independence
Join us for a special FCA Virtual Briefing to mark Papua New Guinea’s Golden Jubilee.
Papua New Guinea is celebrating 50 years of independence in 2025 – a milestone known as the Golden Jubilee, commemorating its emergence as a sovereign nation on September 16, 1975, following independence from Australia.
To explore this historic moment and its significance for PNG’s future, we invite you to an exclusive briefing featuring two distinguished speakers:
Dame Meg Taylor
Former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, diplomat, lawyer, and athlete. A prominent voice in regional affairs and a proud Papua New Guinean leader.
Oliver Nobetau
PNG lawyer, academic and Research Fellow at the Lowy Institute, offering insights into national identity, governance, and the evolving PNG-Australia relationship.
Themes:
- The vision of PNG’s founding fathers
- National unity, identity & prosperity
- Australia-PNG ties and regional partnerships
- Year-long celebrations, including diaspora events in Australia
- Upcoming challenges for the young nation like the independence movement in Bougainville
