Although , the OLIPPAC did not stop party splits , MPs crossing the floor and attempted votes of no confidence from 2002 through to present .
Being the reason the Somare government became the first since 1975 independence to last a full 5 - year term .
The OLIPPAC did not stop party splits , MPs crossing the floor and attempted votes of no confidence from 2002 through to present .
Being the reason the Somare government became the first since 1975 independence to last a full 5 - year term .