Perhaps the Australian Government is throwing unlimited money at the PNG Government, and this would be seen as a good will gesture.
It was reported on Page 1 of Wednesday's 'Australian' newspaper that the new PNG prime Minister has formally asked China to cover PNG's $27, billion USD debt. The PM also stated that PNG's future lies with China. The Chinese would require some sort of 'security' over such a loan; so why not give China access to all the Resources and Infrastructure in return.
Forget about de-stabilising the Pac-Rim area; who cares in PNG politics.
It's a big worry folks!