Leader of the Opposition (Papua New Guinea)

Leader of the Opposition is a constitutionally sanctioned office in Papua New Guinea. It originates from Westminster role for a leader of the opposition.

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The Constitution defines the role "for a member of the Parliament of Papua New Guinea as being the principal speaker on behalf of those members of the Parliament who are not generally committed to support the government".

It is claimed that Michael Somare became the first official leader of the opposition in 1968.

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