Don Poyle

Opposition challenges media to be fair

Opposition Leader Don Poyle threw the challenge in a media conference yesterday in Port Moresby.

“Some media houses are deliberately misconceiving and twisting facts,” Polye said.        

 “I advise media to seek advice from their lawyers to verify matters of national importance so they may report the right thing.

“They have the freedom of speech and must report the truth which is verified.”

Polye praises Australia’s K1.2bn aid

He was commenting on the Australian Government’s K1.2 billion aid package to PNG for economic growth and poverty alleviation.

“The new aid package is a continuous vote of confidence in PNG and its people,” Polye said.

“However, our alternative government’s position on the funds is that the Australian Government should help PNG strengthen its institutions, address law and order problems and use the funds on other priority areas.”