Kevin Rudd pays tribute to Papua New Guina's Michael Somare | SBS News

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd hailed former Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Michael Somare as a 'great friend of Australia' after the 84-year-old died on Friday. Sir Michael headed the nation four times and was its longest-serving leader, including as chief minister before decolonisation in 1975. For more on this story visit: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/grand-chi... For more live media conferences from SBS News or visit sbs.com.au/news for all the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Apple News and Twitter.