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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Wong backing waqa as pif secretary general | Mind Blowing Facts

PIF Penny Wong Nauru Pacific Islands Forum Australia

Senator Wong says Australia will abide by the choice of Baron Waqua as Pacific Islands Forum leader. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australia will stand behind Baron Waqa, the controversial pick as Pacific Islands Forum leader, despite his chequered record as Nauru president and his alleged involvement in a bribery scandal.

The 63-year-old has been nominated by Micronesian nations to be the next Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) secretary general.

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