为了打击犯罪和保护当地产业, 巴布亚新几内亚通过了流浪者及贸易防卫法案. Papua New Guinea passes Vagrancy and Trade Defence Bills to tackle crime and protect local industries.

帕布亚新几内亚议会一致通过了"流浪者法案2026", 以及相关的贸易法, Papua New Guinea’s Parliament has unanimously passed the Vagrancy Bill 2026 and related trade legislation, aiming to combat violent crime in urban centers and protect local industries from unfair trade practices. 根据国家首都区总督Powes Parkop的说法, 这项法案针对的是重复犯罪的人, 而不是无家可归或失业者. The Vagrancy Bill targets repeat violent offenders, not the homeless or unemployed, according to National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop, who emphasized its focus on public safety. 反对派领袖詹姆斯·诺曼警告说, 这可能会威胁到国家统一和公民权利. While the Motu Koita Assembly supports the law as a step toward order, opposition leader James Nomane warns it may threaten national unity and civil rights. 贸易保护法案2026包括反倾销和保障措施, 是加强经济主权和保护国内就业的举措. The Trade Defence Bill 2026, including anti-dumping and safeguard measures, is seen as a move to strengthen economic sovereignty and protect domestic jobs.