PNG: Final results delayed by polling

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Updated July 16, 2007 15:38:51

Papua New Guinea's Electoral Commissioner fears delays in polling and court orders asking for recounts in some seats will delay the return of final election results. Andrew Trawen says the delay in polling in some seats will impact on the date for the return of writs currently set for the 30th of July.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speakers: Firman Nanol, PNG correspondent

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