Australian Government Pledges $5.5 Million to PNG’s NRL Bid

Papua New Guinea forwards try to make a break in their Cup of Nations match against Zimbabwe at HKFC on Saturday Nov 19, 2016. Dan Marchant

The Albanese government has pledged $5.5 million (US$3.7 million) in support of Papua New Guinea’s bid for the next NRL license.

Federal Minister for International Development Pat Conroy made the announcement during his visit to PNG this week and said the funds would be used to develop pathways programs.