A contentious debate unfolded in the Parliament of Papua New Guinea today, initiated by Opposition Leader James Nomane, MP for Chuave. Nomane questioned Energy Minister Thomas Opa regarding the K80 million already expended on the Papua LNG Development Forum. His concern centers on the allocation of these funds while numerous districts within Papua New Guinea reportedly continue to await essential development assistance and El Niño relief funding. The debate highlights tensions surrounding resource allocation and prioritisation of national needs. The questioning suggests concerns that the Papua LNG project’s associated forums are receiving substantial investment despite pressing needs elsewhere in the country. Further details regarding the specifics of the expenditure are expected to be discussed. The matter was raised in the Post Courier.