Business operator in retail outlets and then banking. 2002, entered politics; served in a range of Parliamentary roles before being elected Prime Minister, including: Leader of the Opposition; Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Finance and Treasury. Currently, 7th Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea; August 2011, first elected by the National Parliament; re-elected at National Elections held in 2012 and 2017. Government has maintained a core set of policies designed to strengthen Papua New Guinea's economic and social fundamentals, including free education, universal healthcare, devolution of government decision-making, and the enhancement of critical infrastructure throughout the nation. Focus on fiscal discipline and political stability. Government has ensured the economy of Papua New Guinea has maintained positive economic growth, this is despite strong headwinds from the decrease in global commodity prices, reduced demand in major importers and the worst drought in decades to confront the country. 2018 Chai, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum.