Arnold Amet
Sir Arnold Karibone Amet (born 30 October 1952 in Gial Village, Karkar Island, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea) is a Papua New Guinean former politician and judge. In 1971 he married Miaru Feareka, and they have five (5) children: Sarah, born 22 February 1972; Arnold Jr, born 21 November 1974; Miriam, born 26 May 1976; Sova, born 12 July 1981; Giok, born 15 May 1986. He was a member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea from 2007 to 2012, representing the Madang Provincial seat. He was Minister for Justice and Attorney-General from 2010 to 2011. Prior to entering politics, he was Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea. In February 2021 he was nominated as the Allegiance Party (Papua New Guinea) candidate for the seat of Moresby North West District but was unsuccessful in securing the seat. He was awarded Knight Bachelor for service to the judiciary, law and justice in 1993.
Sir Arnold Karibone Amet | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Justice and Attorney General | |
| In office 2010–2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Sir Michael Somare |
| Preceded by | Allan Marat |
| Member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea | |
| In office 2007–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Peter Barter |
| Constituency | Madang Province |
| Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea | |
| In office 1993–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Buri Kidu |
| Succeeded by | Sir Mari Kapi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 October 1952 Papua New Guinea |
| Profession | Lawyer |