Bougainville's Independence Referendum Awaits PNG Parliament Decision

• Bougainvilleans voted overwhelmingly for independence in a 2019 referendum.
• PNG's parliament is set to debate the ratification of the referendum results.
• Australia is urged to push for a concrete timeline for the decision.
• Bougainville has sought independence from PNG for decades.
• Canberra is advised to stay neutral on PNG's decision regarding Bougainville.