On behalf of the people of Australia, Lynne and I extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to His Excellency the Hon Robert Dadae Governor-General of Papua New Guinea for the passing of his wife, Lady Hannah Dadae.

Lady Dadae was an inspirational leader in Papua New Guinea.  I was honoured to meet with her in Port Moresby last year and in Queensland this year during the Commonwealth Games.

Our thoughts are with His Excellency and all Papua New Guineans at this time.