PNG: Overstayers put strain on Torres Strait

Updated November 30, 2007 16:21:35

Papua New Guinea's Western Province Governor wants to attend future meetings of the Australia/PNG Border Committee so he can help tackle the problem of illegal overstayers. Bob Denaya says he's aware that many people from his province have been crossing the sea border with Australia's Torres Strait islands, and not returning, as they are supposed to under the terms of the border treaty.

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Presenter: Bruce Hill
Speakers: Pedro Stephen, Torres Shire Mayor; Bob Danaya, PNG Western Province Governor.

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