Dennis Young (Papua New Guinean politician)
Sir Dennis Young (born 1936 in England[1]) was acting Governor-General of Papua New Guinea in 1991. He was Speaker of the Assembly when Serei Eri resigned his position as Governor-General on October 1, 1991. Young served as acting Governor-General until the selection of Wiwa Korowi on November 18, 1991.[2]
He served as the Speaker of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea from August 1982 to October 1982 and from November 1987 to July 1992.[3]
He was knighted in the 1999 New Year Honours "for public service".
References[]
- ^ Who's Who in Asian and Australasian Politics. 1991. ISBN 9780862915933.
- ^ Lentz, Harris M., III. Heads of States and Governments. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, 1994. ISBN 0-89950-926-6
- ^ PNG speakers of Parliament
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