Article – RNZThe 2019 referendum saw 97.7 percent of respondents say yes to independence, although the referendum is non-binding and subject to parliament’s decision whether to ratify or not.RNZ Pacific reportersThe Bougainville independence referendum result will be tabled in Papua New Guinea’s national parliament on 27 August. After months of uncertainty, both governments have resolved that the Bougainville referendum results will finally be tabled for parliamentary deliberation in three week’s time. Marape and Toroama will jointly determine the date on which Parliament will vote on whether to ratify the result. Last month, the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) announced that Bougainville plans to declare independence in 2030. Earlier, PNG’s ruling PANGU Party said it would support a 15-year transition process for Bougainville, regardless of whether parliament votes for or against independence.