Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea has publicly defended recent governmental reforms affecting the Treasury, Finance, and National Planning departments. He assured Parliament that these changes, designed to streamline operations and enhance accountability, will not impede efforts to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Marape stated the restructuring aims to eliminate redundant roles and allow the Treasury to focus on fostering economic growth and increasing revenue. He further reiterated his government’s commitment to presenting a balanced National Budget in 2027. The Prime Minister responded to questions from Opposition Leader James Nomane during a parliamentary session. Access to the full report requires a subscription to the Post Courier.