Calls for investigation into PNG logging industry

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Updated July 2, 2008 16:14:13

RAPapua New Guinea's Opposition Leader has called for an investigation into alleged corruption in the country's forestry industry. It's alleged that $US40-million earnt from logging deals with international contractors has been discovered in an off-shore bank account belonging to a high ranking minister.

Presenter: Firman Nanol
Speakers: PNG's Opposition Leader, Sir Mekere Morauta; PNG's Deputy Prime Minister, Doctor Puka Temu

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