News & Media
A record of media engagements, press coverage, and public interviews spanning over two decades of national leadership in Papua New Guinea.
Press Coverage
The National
Prime Minister Peter O'Neill described the successful hosting of the 2018 APEC Leaders' Summit as a defining moment for Papua New Guinea on the world stage, saying the event had demonstrated the nation's capacity to lead.
Archive referencePost-Courier
A Post-Courier investigation found that enrolments across Papua New Guinea's school system had increased by over one million students since the introduction of the Tuition Fee Free policy in 2012.
Archive referenceABC Australia
In an extended interview with ABC Australia ahead of the Port Moresby APEC summit, Prime Minister O'Neill discussed Papua New Guinea's relationships with China and Australia, regional security, and the significance of hosting APEC.
Archive referenceReuters
Prime Minister Peter O'Neill told Reuters that revenues from the PNG LNG project would be directed into infrastructure, education, and health.
Archive referenceBloomberg
Bloomberg profiled the O'Neill government's Connect PNG road network programme, examining how the flagship infrastructure initiative aimed to unlock economic opportunity in Papua New Guinea's remote highland communities.
Archive referenceRadio New Zealand
In an interview with Radio New Zealand International, Prime Minister O'Neill outlined Papua New Guinea's position on climate change ahead of the United Nations General Assembly.
Archive referenceFinancial Times
The Financial Times ran an extended feature on Papua New Guinea's emergence as a significant player in Asia-Pacific affairs, profiling Prime Minister O'Neill's leadership and the country's preparations for the APEC summit.
Archive referenceThe National
An in-depth feature on the Connect PNG road network programme, documenting progress on road construction across the highlands and outlining the economic impact of improved connectivity for rural communities.
Archive referencePost-Courier
Prime Minister O'Neill officially opened a new sealed road section connecting Ialibu to the Highlands Highway, describing the project as a long-overdue investment in the Southern Highlands constituency.
Archive referenceAl Jazeera
Al Jazeera English ran a documentary feature on Papua New Guinea's political landscape, including an extended interview with Prime Minister O'Neill on governance, development, and the challenges facing the nation.
Archive referenceThe Australian
Prime Minister O'Neill gave an interview to The Australian newspaper addressing allegations of corruption, defending his government's record and outlining the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
Archive referenceNikkei Asia
Nikkei Asia examined Papua New Guinea's resource-driven economic model, interviewing Prime Minister O'Neill on the government's strategy for managing LNG revenues and diversifying the national economy.
Archive reference
"Papua New Guinea has a story to tell — and the world is listening."
Interviews
ABC Australia
October 2018
An extended television interview ahead of the Port Moresby APEC summit, covering PNG's relationships with major powers, regional security, and the significance of hosting the forum.
Radio New Zealand International
March 2016
A wide-ranging radio interview covering the Tuition Fee Free policy, the Connect PNG road programme, and the O'Neill government's development agenda for Papua New Guinea.
Radio New Zealand International
September 2016
Prime Minister O'Neill discusses Papua New Guinea's vulnerability to climate change, the government's response, and the need for greater international support for Pacific Island nations.
Al Jazeera English
February 2017
An in-depth television interview on governance challenges, the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, and the O'Neill government's approach to public accountability.
Bloomberg Television
June 2014
Prime Minister O'Neill discusses the PNG LNG project, the government's revenue management framework, and the strategy for translating resource wealth into broad-based national development.
Post-Courier
August 2019
An extended print interview on constituency development in Ialibu-Pangia, the challenges of governing a remote highland electorate, and O'Neill's vision for the Southern Highlands.
For interview requests, press accreditation, and media resources, please contact the office of Peter O'Neill directly.
