BLUF

Australia signed a bilateral security agreement with PNG in support of their internal security, however the risk of Gender Based Violence also needs to be addressed.

Summary

  1. Agreement to strengthen PNG police forces to alleviate tribal conflicts. 
  2. Police corruption risks negative consequences towards women and LGBTQI+ persons who are often subject to violence from the police force. 
  3. Agreement should consider non-traditional threats to security not just border sovereignty.  
READ: Whose security is really at stake? Gender must be prioritised in Australia‑PNG security agreement

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