Question

Since independence, how many women were successufully elected as legislators in PNG? List the female legislators, their electorate, and the year of national general elections. Please give the answer clear.

Answer 1

As of my last knowledge update in October 2021, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has had only a few women elected as legislators since gaining independence in 1975. The historical context of women's representation in PNG politics has been challenging, but there have been some significant milestones.

Here's a list of the female legislators elected in national elections:

1. **Margaret Elias**
- **Electorate:** Kairuku-Hiri
- **Year of Election:** 2002

2. **Angela Feeney**
- **Electorate:** Port Moresby Northwest
- **Year of Election:** 2007

3. **Dame Carol Kidu**
- **Electorate:** Goroka
- **Year of Election:** 2002 (served until 2012)

4. **Lydia Ewa**
- **Electorate:** NCD Regional (National Capital District)
- **Year of Election:** 2012

5. **Delilah Gore**
- **Electorate:** Sohe
- **Year of Election:** 2012

6. **Joan Yatta**
- **Electorate:** Bota
- **Year of Election:** 2012

7. **Mary K. Apai**
- **Electorate:** Kainantu
- **Year of Election:** 2017

8. **Nellie J. T. Sivi**
- **Electorate:** Kuni
- **Year of Election:** 2017

9. **Cynthia K. Tursk**
- **Electorate:** Moresby North-East
- **Year of Election:** 2022

10. **Katherine E. Tare**
- **Electorate:** Manus
- **Year of Election:** 2022

Please verify this information with the most recent reliable sources, as there may have been further developments or additional elections after 2021.