PNG Prime Minister James Marape makes historic first address to Australian parliament 

Every time I hear PMJM speaks he speaks with so much wisdom and great knowledge,passion and love for his country PNG and about history as a whole,I am truly proud of my prime minister honourable James Marape, an excellent speech and thankyou for thanking great Australians from the past who have been a part of PNGs great history, a worthy and timely speech, thankyou Australia, ❤❤❤

Thank you PM Marape for the first historical address of Australian parliament.

We need to do more and work more closely with PNG in every aspect of life and society. They helped our diggers in the Pacific Campaign of WW2 in a way that we can never fully repay. They were there for our country in our darkest time of need. We need to be there for them always.

Great speach Prime Minister, well done and thank you

Best speech ever❤ Thanks PM JM💯 You made us proud 👏

Very good speech, PMJM. Thou son of Father Kondom. You have placed your country to be reckoned. Thumps up❤

You gave your best Mr. Marabe in this historic occasion. Your speech is heartwarming and sensational. Thanks for representing PNG well and thank you Australia for bestowing this unique privilege to PNG.

A beautiful speech sir, humble and gracious. All the very best to you and your people for everything you strive for.

A befitting speech. We PNGeans can only say thank you. And we are sincere about it

Lets help Papua New Guinea get into the NRL. Great speech.

What a great moving speech.

very respectfully speech ...🎉

Fitting speech for PM; blended Australia & PNG relationship very well from the past to the present, and into the future in terms of economy, security etc. For home grown PM, well done, you made us proud.

Bravo 👏, excellent speech PMJM

Great speech by James M..... Wow! I love 💕 PNG and I'll soon come over there.

Great speech chief🙏🙏

This is touching ♥️

Great speech. Thank you very much Prime Minister Honorable Jame Marape.

Excellent speech tambu

As a patriotic Papua New Guinean, I leave aside my political allegiance, and accord all my support to whoever represents PNG on foreign soil. Speech eloquently delivered PMJM. Truly, we're a nation of thousand tribes. Thank you Australia for always being our mother.

Well done PM. Congratulations. You done well Amen

Sir, what a speech. Tears of joy and humility at my work desk. I salute you PMJM, you have represented 8 million people very very well ❤❤.

Great..educated speech.. true leader of PNG..long live..pmjm..

❤An Ending with a Smile on My Face

Papua Act no 09 of 1905 Officially an acted in 1906 Papua not papua new guinea, you don't know the history don't tell lies new guinea was under the United Nations until 1920, when the United Nations mandated Australia to take care of it. Papua was a territory of Australia and became seven states of Australia in 1908 seven points were added to the Federal Star to represent Papua and the points remain today. Papua was placed by the Crown in 1902 as the only Territory that was placed by the Crown under Australia.

Its an utter disgrace that it has taken so long. Australia ended the mandate, and these nations achieved independence in the early/mid 70's, fifty years ago.

God Bless PNG Abundantly in Jesus Name..

He gave a profound speech ❤ Taniku badaherea

Congratulations 🙏👏👏👏👏

Very good 👍🏼

You have not mentioned anything about Bougainvillea Mining Company and its impact on PNG and the advantages enjoyed by the Australian

Thanks Mr prime minister

GOD BLESS YOUR HEART. YOU SHALL NOT BE MOVED IN JESUS' NAME. BE BLESSED STAY BLESS. SHALOM.

A best historic speech given in Australian Parliament by PNG Prime Minister James Marape.

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Well done, great speech. Love the moment when PMJM thanked the kiaps......they were truly angles

Impressive , moving , heartfelt speech , giving thanks to all Australia has done for his nation ...... I have never heard anything like it ; absolutely touching !

The great man Kondom Aguando onced addressing the white folks in Canberra Australia and that's what he says "Today I come to you and speak to you in my language (Pidgin) and you laugh at me, one day my son will come to you and speak to you in your language (English) and you will sit and listen". Respect PMJM, you won my vote.

May GOD bless PNG and Australia until JESUS comes again... Amen.

Touching, Inspirational, humble speech. God bless PM Marape, PNG🇵🇬 & Australia🇦🇺 🙏

A speech of gratitude to mother Australia, well articulated Hon PMJM

My (Late) Father served 5yrs in PNG during WWII....Australia should be More protective of PNG against Indonesian militia....We protected them from the Japanese invasion/war then... & PNG people (esp."Fuzzy-Wuzzie's") protected & saved our Australian/New Zealand Injured/dying Serviceman.....My Father always said..."We OWE PNG for their Help"!!!!....IMO Albo has No real personal connection to this beautiful speech....just saying

Sometimes I become despondent when I think about the country of my birth… but not at this moment… I am filled with a feeling of pride and gratitude… Prime Minister Marape you spoke so beautifully and powerfully, thank you…

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard such a captivating speech.

A humble and moving speech by our PM James Marape. 🇵🇬 ❤

That speech moved me to tears. Well done JMPM

Just loved this speech and presentation

The speech by the Honorable Prime Minister of PNG is one of the best and I believe the both sides of Govt and Opposition should stay united as I believe this address will bring out lot of good to our country.

Heart moving speech PM. Only point missed is PNG Alluvial Gold gold in bulolo and wau built the australian economy to where it is now. They need to know this deep down. They did not progres this far on entirely on their own.

PNG independence act of 1975. The Christian God, The Achaeopteryx, and the study of Eternal Life. I will visit the region And find ways to follow its politics. Now this is the exact type of introduction and speech the international community would like to hear.

What a touching and inspirational speech. As another Pacific Islander, you warmed my heart. Thank you.

Great speech my PM❤......And yes Indeed the Prophecy of Kondom Agaudo has been fulfilled........"Today you laugh at me because I cannot speak your language but tommorow my son will speak to you in your language and you will 👉 CERTAINLY LISTEN

Salute you PMJM. Well spoken.....A great speech covering historical and portraying the future direction and prosperity of PNG and Australia. May God bless PNG and Australia.

PNG was not a colony of Australia but a Trust Territory under it's Administration. Nevertheless great speech PMJM. Stap wantem yu.🎉

Thank you PM James Marape for being a good ambassador for PNG 🇵🇬🇵🇬 You represented us so well. Wonderful speech indeed. God bless you and your leadership.

Watching with tears of Joy, a powerful emotional speech 😢😢😢 Thank you PM Hon James M. ❤❤

Humble Huli, your speech has carried the 8 million people on your shoulders, thankyou.

Historical Day for PNG. Well done Papua New Guinea Prime Minister.

THANKYOU FOR A WANDERFULL SPEECH,YOU HAVE SAID IT ALL.MR. PM.

Very Well Spoken! Congratulations Prime Minister Hon James Marape To Gain Economic Independence So That PNG Government Will Never Depends On Loans (Borrowings) In The Future Since PNG Gained Political Independence In 16th September 1975. It Takes Very Long Journey But Still Going Fine. Good Luck And May God DATAGALIWABE Bless Papua New Guinea. ❤❤❤ Cheers..

Historic Australian Parliament address complimented by an awesome and emotional speech - History indeed.

Our Government needs to start supporting its own country. At least this man speaks with humility and sincerity unlike our present Government of Australia.

What a moving speech. God bless Australia, God bless PNG 🇵🇬🇦🇺

PMJM, a great speech. Thank you and well done. We at home are touched by the way you did the presentation. While we looking forward for the VONC, such presentations representing us poises second thought of who else can represent us in the way you just done. All in all, you did a tremendous presentation. Do return home safely as we wait to welcome you and lady Marape soon. May the God you and I worship bless you as you looking forward for your flight home.

Pmjm , the man to watch from this generation of Leaders. God bless Australia and PNG

Thank U. Mr.Pm.ur speech was excellent! 👌.

it's good to see that some of these original Kiaps are still with us today. Soon, that generation will be gone down history Lane. Thank you PM Marape for acknowledging them. That was a touching moment.

What a speech, it is indeed heartwarming. Thank you my Prime Minister- Hon. JM.

A stronger and economically empowered Papa New Guinea means a stronger Australia 42% tax rate for the threshold. Thats the meaning of life. Until Jesus comes.

Thank you Australians for this opportunity given and the speech well done PMJM

Very emotional feelings to see one of the original Aussie Kiap in tears in the gallery is very touching. Two young surviving couple who left their comfort zone to serve in PNG. Thanks PMJM for honouring their services and committment in those days. Very powerful speech indeed 👍🙏

Cheers mate I am with you "Aussie Aussie Aussie, "Oi Oi Oi"

Thank you PMJM for the great speech. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Congratulations Hon. J Marape in delivering a very valuable address to our Nation and it is a very good precedent for the Pacific Island Nations and our Region. Malo Lava.

Well articulated speech. Thank you PM JM... Australian they brought light to the swamp valleys in the coast of PNG and rugged terrain of Highlands of PNG. Light gives life and darkness gives birth to death. Thank you tru long ol kiaps and missionaries. May God bless PNG and Australia 🇦🇺

FACT🔥A strong economically empowered PNG mean a more stronger and safer Australia and pacific ❤AMEN💯🙏

Amongst some of the best parliamentary speech ever recorded. Thank you PM Marape.

So beautiful to hear such heartfelt thanks from this PNG leader who blesses Australia's colonialwork over the years.....so moving to hear his sincere and humble gratitude...God bless PNG and all who live there!

That's a really wonderful and beautiful speech PM James Marape. Whoever the advisor who wrote the PM's speech deserves recognition for acknowledging the History between Australia and PNG and people who contributed in the legislation and the workforce of our country.

Take heed yes camp and especially you Albo !

This is the most moving speech ever presented by any PNG PM and I salute you PM JM

As a Papua New Guinean, I understand the concerns surrounding Australian taxpayer funds being directed to our country. However, it's crucial to consider the broader implications of this support. It's not merely about providing financial assistance; it's also about cultivating strong partnerships and bolstering regional stability through the dissemination of influence and the provision of aid to neighboring nations in need. While many Australian citizens may prioritize redirecting their taxpayer funds internally, we must acknowledge the potential ramifications. If Australia withdraws its support, there's a risk of China emerging as a prominent player in the Pacific, which could introduce security challenges. While collaboration with China could offer opportunities, we tend to prioritize our traditional partners (family) when it comes to security matters. Ultimately, stability and peace serve as the foundation for prosperity. Therefore, it's crucial for AusAid to continue if Australia wishes to maintain its position as a key player in Oceania. ✌

Thank you PM for the accord for Kondo Agaundo I take my hat off to you.

Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam is fully respected and remembered for taking on the scathing criticism from the United Nations Trust Territory Foot Report of 1962 and pushed for self-determination/independence in 1975. The Mataugan Movement also accelerated the movement for independence in Papua New Guinea. Secondly, ALP's Gough Whitlam, is also respected for saying NO to be a vassal state of the U.S. May the current crop of Australian leaders divorce themselves from the AUKUSis (axis) of evil warmongering and banditry of uncle Sam's never ending quest for destabilization and terrorism everywhere. The greater Asia Pacific people will never tolerate a WWIII in this region of the world, that is started and engineered by the same crowd who started WWI and WWII.

Well prepared and well articulated speech. Really touching ❤

Thank you for this powerful speech as a son from PNG. God bless the PM.

Thank you Honourble Prime Minister you spoke for our nation Papua New Guinea, thank you Australia. Beautifully delivered. PNG and Australia in it for the long run. ❤🇵🇬🇦🇺

The speech was very well written and presented..Thank you Prime Minister James Marape..You got some of them into tears. ❤🙏🙏🙏👍🇵🇬🇵🇬 God bless PNG..God bless Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺

Congratulations to Papua New Guinea for the first historic honor and privilege given by Australia for our PMJM to represent the nation to speak in the Australia's House of Representatives. Most importantly, a prophecy by one of our indigenous senior statesman in the 1960s , Honorable Kondum Aungundo being fulfilled..

Your welcome mate🙏👍

Thank you James Marape, my Prime Minister, for acknowledged the Australian Kiaps and Teachers. It brought tears into my eyes because I grew up with them as a policeman son on the frontline of developing PNG to get the country ready for independance. My Prime Minister thank you for your speech in the Australian Parliament. ❤

Thank you PMJM for representing our country in appreciating the Australian Government. It is a very moving speech that strengthens our relationship with Australians and encourages the rest of your fellow Papua New Guineans to rise up. May God bless Papua New Guinea and Australia 🇵🇬🇦🇺

Great Speech PM-Well done

Australia is our big brother,we stood on their shoulder for independentce🎉❤❤

Thankyou PM Marape you have said it well❤❤❤

Outstanding speech ❤

You have made history, hold your head high! Pai-ake

Very humble indeed and speak with good gesture despite all odds still you are our leader. Thank you for acknowledging our forefather like Sir Kondom Agaundo.

Well-prepared speech by my good Prime Minister(James Marape). May our Good Lord Bless Papua New Guinea and Australia.

You touched & inspired me an unknown being in Borneo Hon. PM. JM. God bless you Sir.