Papua New Guinea defence treaty: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fails to sign deal in Port Moresby

Australia and Papua New Guinea have agreed to sign a sweeping mutual defence treaty - but it could all be scuttled by China.

Australia and Papua New Guinea have agreed to sign a sweeping mutual defence treaty - but it could all be scuttled by China.  There were awkward scenes in Port Moresby as the planned signing ceremony fizzled out - the second time Albanese’s been snubbed by a Pacific partner this month. Today - what the deal would mean - and why it could all go badly wrong. 

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

Australia and Papua New Guinea have agreed to sign a sweeping mutual defence treaty - but it could all be scuttled by China.&nbsp; There were awkward scenes in Port Moresby as the planned signing ceremony fizzled out - the second time Albanese&rsquo;s been snubbed by a Pacific partner this month. Today - what the deal would mean - and why it could all go badly wrong.&nbsp;
View an <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au/423d7c2083d5099deb9e770bc9488f39">edited transcript of this episode</a>, plus photos, videos and additional reporting, on the<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/"> website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

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Defence deal derailed as PNG snubs Albanese 

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