PNG treasurer disputes $1.5b loan figure

By Marnie Banger and Daniel McCulloch
Updated August 20 2019 - 7:18pm, first published 7:12pm
PNG is engaged in financial talks with Australia but its treasurer denies seeking a $1.5bn loan.
PNG is engaged in financial talks with Australia but its treasurer denies seeking a $1.5bn loan.

Australia is speaking with Papua New Guinea about giving the nation financial support, but PNG's treasurer has hosed down reports his government wants a $1.5 billion loan.

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