The Mike Manning Youth Democracy Camp 2024 saw a total of 29 students selected from various secondary schools from all regions who underwent intensive training on democracy. Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) Deputy Director Mr. Yuambari HAIHUIE, told PNG HAUSBUNG that the program is organized by TIPNG and runs for 2 weeks. He said, the students engaged in activities such as drafting their own constitution, creating their own political parties and bills and learnt more about the legislature. “So it’s a really fantastic educational opportunity and we also invite guest speakers to come and speak about the different aspects of democracy.” He also stated that, many of the students have realized the machinery of how decision making happens in the country and what the different pieces that does this to legislature. Meanwhile, straight after his supreme court session on Friday 28th June, Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa was humbled to grace the presence of the young Papua New Guinean leaders and gave some insight on how the Government works and how his side of the house operates. Tomuriesa explained to the young leaders the roles and responsibilities of the opposition in any democratic government system and Parliament. He told them that the opposition's primary role is to keep the government in check and ensure that all decisions made or policies implemented must be in the best interest of the wider population and not only a few people. He also urged the young aspiring student leaders that to become good democratic leaders of this country, one must teach themselves to respect the rules and laws of this country first. The session ended with a Question and Answer session in which the Opposition Leader took time to answer their questions and queries before their tour of the Parliament House and precinct.