Bougainville Regional MP and leader of Government business Peter Tsiamalili Jr says MPs will be given two days to debate on the Bougainville referendum results.
He said Bougainville matters will be addressed then to allow this week to pay respects to the late Daulo MP Ekime Gorosahu who passed away on 30 September after an illness.
“Representing my three MPs of North, Central and South Bougainville, we offer our sincere condolences to the family of the late Gorosahu and the people of Daulo during their time of loss,” he said.
Tsiamalili highlighted that the matter of Bougainville would be brought before Parliament next week from 20 – 21 October where MPs would be given ample time to debate and decide on the political future of Bougainville.
A three-quarter majority, or 89 out of 118 votes, in Parliament is required to ratify the referendum results.
Tsiamalili said the week should give ample time for leaders to prepare ahead of their decisions concerning the future of Bougainville.
The National Coordination Office for Bougainville Affairs has indicated it will return the writ for the referendum next week, along with the joint consultation report and the Melanesian framework.
This will allow for debate to follow.
