Anthony Regan
ANU Emeritus Constitutional Law Professor and expert on Papua New Guinea constitutional matters who lived and worked in PNG for 19 years, speaking on the constitution's history and performance.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 29min
Fifty years of PNG's independence constitution
Join former Bougainville president John Momis and constitutional expert Anthony Regan as they delve into Papua New Guinea's journey 50 years post-independence. They discuss the remarkable participatory process that birthed the constitution and its initial vision for unity in a culturally diverse nation. Momis shares insights on the controversial removal of decentralisation, while Regan addresses the ongoing challenges of corruption and violence. Together, they advocate for local autonomy and a brighter future, urging a more participatory democracy.
Mar 22, 2024 • 39min
Crafting new states in the Pacific
Exploring independence movements in the Pacific, experts discuss Bougainville and West Papua's journey towards autonomy, legal complexities, and international support. The influence of existing states on state recognition, cultural preservation in West Papua, and Vanuatu's support through music add depth to the quest for independence in the region.
