PNG Prime Minister defends criticism over use of AusAid money

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Updated April 29, 2009 15:24:26

A row is erupting between the Australian and Papuan New Guinean governments over the spending of Australian aid money. The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, says historially too much AusAid money has been going to consultants and not being spent on essential services. But Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare says that's not true.


Presenter Ian Burrows

Speakers: Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Institute of National Affairs Director Paul Barker, Australia's High Commissioner to PNG Chris Moraitis, Morobe Governor Province Luther Wenge

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