PNG: Major players vie to form new government

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Updated July 26, 2007 16:20:21

The political games are underway in Papua New Guinea with the major parties trying to entice smaller parties and independent candidates to join them to form the country's next Government. Just over half of PNG's 109 parliamentary seats have been decided - but the recruitment drive is on.

Presenter: Steve Marshall
Speakers: Jamie Maxwell Graham, leader PNG Country Party; Sir Mekere Morauta, National Alliance

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