By SEPKOLIN WALNE
THE Australian government has supported five community organisations to tackle pressing justice issues under the Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership in the Community Justice Fund (CJF) program.
The newly funded projects address critical law and justice issues such as gender-based violence, disability-inclusive justice, menstrual health in corrections facilities, and restorative justice
Australian High Commissioner to PNG Ewen McDonald said: “Since the launch of the community justice fund in 2024, the Australian government has awarded K1.3 million to 15 projects and all of these projects are fantastic and outstanding.
Mr McDonald has congratulated the five recipients of the grant. “Thank you very much for the dedication and innovation, standing side by side and step by step with PNG as we go forward,” he said.
Attorney General of Australia, Michelle Rowland, said the Community Justice Fund grants showed partnership in action, supporting Pacific community leaders to drive real change in their communities.
“The strength of Australia and PNG’s partnership lies in our shared commitment to more accessible, more inclusive and more responsive justice,” Ms Rowland said.
PNG Attorney General Pila Niningi acknowledged the Australian Government for providing funds. “Thank you, Australian Government, for making funds available so that we can attend to these areas,” he said.