Dennis Young (Papua New Guinean politician)
Sir Dennis Young (born 1936 in England[1]) was acting Governor-General of Papua New Guinea in 1991. He was Speaker of the Assembly when Serei Eri resigned his position as Governor-General on October 1, 1991. Young served as acting Governor-General until the selection of Wiwa Korowi on November 18, 1991.[2]
He served as the Speaker of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea from August 1982 to October 1982 and from November 1987 to July 1992.[3]
He was knighted in the 1999 New Year Honours "for public service".
References
- Who's Who in Asian and Australasian Politics. 1991. ISBN 9780862915933.
- Lentz, Harris M., III. Heads of States and Governments. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, 1994. ISBN 0-89950-926-6
- PNG speakers of Parliament
| National Parliament of Papua New Guinea | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sevese Oipi Morea |
Speaker of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea 1982 |
Succeeded by Timothy Bonga |
| Preceded by Akoka Doi |
Speaker of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea 1987–1992 |
Succeeded by Bill Skate |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by Serei Eri |
Governor-General of Papua New Guinea (acting) 1991–1991 |
Succeeded by Wiwa Korowi (acting) |
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