Voices of Independence

Legendary broadcaster, Sean Dorney, started out on loan to NBC before becoming one of ABC's longest serving correspondents in Papua New Guinea.

An influential leader of the Mataungan Association, Sir John Kaputin was a Tolai man who advocated for self-determination.

Known as 'The Father of PNG's Constitution', Dr John Momis has worn a few different hats. He was a catholic priest, a politiician and a president of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

Sir Moi Avei has served many ministerial roles in PNG, most notably, he was the deputy prime minister under Sir Michael Somare.

In the formative years of a nation and her professional life, Dame Meg Taylor worked as the Private Secretary to Chief Minister Michael Somare.

Brigadier General, Ted Diro was the Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force for 6 years. He was the first in the country to hold the title.

A former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea refects on PNG and Independence. The interview was conducted in 2022.

Dame Carol Kidu is an Australian born Papua New Guinean. She's also a former politician and pioneering advocate for women's rights in the country.

Seargent Major, George Aibo, reflects on his experience of raising the flag of newly independent Papua New Guinea, for the first time.

John Hocknull was a Patrol Officer in Papua New Guinea, locally they were known as Kiaps. They assisted Papua New Guinea on their road to independence.