Water supply restored to Port Moresby

The Papua New Guinea government has announced a record-breaking national budget of K30 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. The scale of this financial plan marks a significant increase in government spending, raising questions regarding the transparency and reporting of expenditures associated with the allocation.

Public scrutiny has emerged regarding the accountability of the Treasurer in relation to the management of these funds. Reports indicate that concerns have been raised over the failure to adequately report on how the record-level budget is being utilized, highlighting a tension between the government's fiscal expansion and the oversight of public resources.