PNG faces constitutional crisis

Updated July 30, 2009 19:34:16

There've been amazing scenes in Papua New Guinea's parliament this week,in the wake of the Opposition's attempts to topple the government with a vote of no confidence. In response Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare has suspended parliament until November. The opposition says the move will prevent parliament from sitting for the required number of days. It's considering a Supreme Court challenge, which some experts fear could create a constitutional crisis.

Presenter : Liam Fox
Speakers: Dr Ray Anere, PNG political academic

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