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Papua New Guinea passes Vagrancy and Trade Defence Bills to tackle crime and protect local industries.
Papua New Guinea’s Parliament has unanimously passed the Vagrancy Bill 2026 and related trade legislation, aiming to combat violent crime in urban centers and protect local industries from unfair trade practices.
The Vagrancy Bill targets repeat violent offenders, not the homeless or unemployed, according to National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop, who emphasized its focus on public safety.
While the Motu Koita Assembly supports the law as a step toward order, opposition leader James Nomane warns it may threaten national unity and civil rights.
The Trade Defence Bill 2026, including anti-dumping and safeguard measures, is seen as a move to strengthen economic sovereignty and protect domestic jobs.
Papua Nueva Guinea aprueba Proyectos de Ley de Defensa contra el Vagabundeo y el Comercio para combatir el crimen y proteger las industrias locales.