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The subject about NRL is driven from the very TOP, but down side is the 600 Million investment, question is it viable for our people at this point in time?

Rugby has never brought changes to PNG and settles grudges against tribal communities. It only creates opportunities for the fortunate ones while almost 95% of PNGs population do not access to infrastructure and development. What a waste of A$ 600 million just on Rugby. Thank you.

The 600 million amount that will only benefit the team not all Papua New Guineas which currently PNG is buying poverty in advance which this amount of money should be invested into agricultural purposes instead of purchasing poverty. As the saying goes put your money where your mouth is.

90% of the total population of PNG are poor subsistence farmers who live off the land relying on subsistence agriculture. This 90% population survives on a K2 to K5 daily. Can PNG and Australian Government devise a working plan on putting the K600 million to where this bulk of the populace is to strategically bring them out of poverty. K600 million for 30 professional rugby league players or K600 million for 90% population (9 million) of Papua New Guineans??

There's no future in rugby for PNG, for instance only the fortunate ones that make their way to the top will benefit from the 600million dollars, what about those unfortunate ones, will they be able to benefit from such funds. The answer to that I'd definitely NO! It's best the funds are utilized in school fees, road links and other infrastructural development that some part of PNG still needs. Thank You

Hi Peter, Ethical clearance for the survey was obtained from UPNG. It is very important to give students and young people and people in general voice. Other countries have much more elaborate programs to survey the opinions of students and young people. See for example in the US, the Harvard Public Opinion Project (https://iop.harvard.edu/programs/harvard-public-opinion-project-hpop). Regards, Stephen.

Thank you for sharing this, Graham. It's brilliant.

Insightful and globally relevant! This piece highlights valuable lessons from rich-country health systems that inspire better, more equitable care worldwide.

Ethical consideration is very important in a sensitive research like this and should be explained well as part of the methodology, even if you are only presenting part of your findings for public consumption. Is the research ethically sound?

Such a thoughtful piece Graham. I'm very sorry to hear your physical voice has been compromised but delighted to hear about the positive experience with DFAT, Abt and others, and of course that your insights are still heard. I hope your experience provides a useful example for others on how to enable all Voices are at the table.

You did not speak a single word about the Hindus in Pakistan who face severe violence, discrimination and harassments whereas you have spoken adequately about Christians.

Seriously? Do you even understand the way international politics works and how international law is prescribed? Bougainville does not need Australia or NZs permission to attain Independence. Bougainville is following a lawful and constitutional process in its pursuit of Independence from PNG and Australia and New Zealand would do well to respect this process. Other governance issues that you've raised are being meaningfully addressed, let that be clear