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FIDIC Contracts in Asia Pacific - A Practical Guide to Application

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CHAPTER 17

Applying FIDIC contracts in Papua New Guinea

 Dr Donald Charrett practises in construction law as an arbitrator, mediator, dispute board member and expert. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he worked as a consulting engineer for over 30 years. He has published widely on legal and engineering subjects, including as the author/joint author/editor of five books on construction law.

17.1

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Outline of the legal environment in Papua New Guinea

17.1.1 The constitutional and government structure in Papua New Guinea

17.1.1.1 Overview

The Independent State of Papua New Guinea (PNG) gained its independence in 1975 and has since been governed democratically in accordance with its Constitution. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and has a Westminster system of government. The formal head of state of PNG is the Queen of the United Kingdom and is represented by the Governor General, who is nominated by the national Parliament, and serves a term of six years.

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