Papua New Guinea minister charged with assault in Australia

Jimmy Maladina, a crucial player in ongoing international negotiations over a lucrative natural gas project, was arrested on Saturday morning.

Australian Federal Police said the woman was found with facial injuries. AFP File

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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SYDNEY - Papua New Guinea's influential petroleum minister has been charged with assault following a "domestic dispute" near Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, Australian police said Sunday.

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Papua New Guinea minister charged with assault in Australia

Jimmy Maladina, a crucial player in ongoing international negotiations over a lucrative natural gas project, was arrested on Saturday morning.

Australian Federal Police said the woman was found with facial injuries. AFP File

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