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
  1. Who's Who in Asian and Australasian Politics. 1991. ISBN 9780862915933.
  2. Lentz, Harris M., III. Heads of States and Governments. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, 1994. ISBN 0-89950-926-6
  3. PNG speakers of Parliament
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