Leader of the Opposition (Papua New Guinea)

Leader of the Opposition is a constitutionally sanctioned office in Papua New Guinea. It originates from Westminster role for a leader of the opposition.

The Constitution defines the role "for a member of the Parliament of Papua New Guinea as being the principal speaker on behalf of those members of the Parliament who are not generally committed to support the government".^[1]

It is claimed that Michael Somare became the first official leader of the opposition in 1968.^[2]

^ "Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea". www.wipo.int. WIPO Lex.
^ Cite error: The named reference somare1968 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[1] "Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea". www.wipo.int. WIPO Lex.

[somare1968-2] Cite error: The named reference somare1968 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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