Ok Tedi

Lawrence Titimur - 01:26:25

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Lawrence Titimur
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01:26:25

Lawrence Titimur discusses that independence didn't change the status of PNGs at work.

Lawrence Titimur - 01:23:50

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Lawrence Titimur
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01:23:50

Lawrence Titimur states that he saw his work with the TUC was part of the ongoing independence movement, of PNGs standing up for their rights.

Lawrence Titimur - 01:20:38

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Lawrence Titimur
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01:20:38

Lawrence Titimur outlines how he represented 6-7000 workers at Ok Tedi, but was shown no respect by the Australians.

Lawrence Titimur - 01:16:55

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Lawrence Titimur
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01:16:55

Lawrence Titimur outlines how he worked for TUC for six years with John Paska and a Sri Lankan trade unionist to rejuvenate the TUC. He states that in 1987 he represented the Ok Tedi workers in their dispute regarding housing.

Michael Somare - 02:12:53

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Michael Somare
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02:12:53

Michael Somare discusses the problems of unemployment and crime in the towns from the mid-1970s, and the mistake of the government not acquiring land in towns for use as schools and health centres. He discusses the problems of squatters in towns and the problems on Lihir Island and with land registration. He remarks that he is still involved in the ongoing development issues of the country.

Michael Somare - 02:00:13

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Michael Somare
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02:00:13

Michael Somare discusses post Independence issues including mining laws, negotiating with Kennecott, BHP, ExxonMobil and issues for the economy.

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