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2045 2017-18-19-20-21 _______________ P A P U A N E W G U I N E A _______________ N A T I O N A L P A R L I A M E N T _______________ NOTICE PAPER _______________ No.

155 _______________ TUESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2021.

_______________ Parliament meets this day at 2.00 p.m..

CONTENTS: Government Business Private Business Committees and their Membership – oOo – 2046 No.
155 – 16 November 2021 GOVERNMENT BUSINESS BUSINESS OF THE DAY 34 35 57 78 80 OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – FINAL REPORT ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO IMPROPER AND UNLAWFUL ISSUANCE OF ENTRY PERMITS AND GRANTING OF CITIZENSHIP TO JOKO TJANDRA, OCTOBER 2017 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 3 April 2018 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr James Marape – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – FINAL REPORT ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED IMPROPER DECISION BY THE OFFICE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE TO ENGAGE CENTRAL LAND LIMITED, OCTOBER 2017 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 3 April 2018 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr James Marape – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
SECOND SITUATION REPORT ON THE HIGHLANDS EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY RESPONSE – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT– MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 31 May 2018 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr James Marape – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA - REPORT ON THE CONDUCT OF THE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTIONS - PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 6 September 2018 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr James Marape – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

PRIME MINISTER: To present a Bill for an Act to amend the Firearms Act (Chapter 310) to impose a total ban on the sale of firearms and for related purposes.
(Notice given 12 September 2018) 107 MINISTER FOR COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY: To present a Bill for an Act to provide for the regulatory framework for foreign investments in the interest of national, social and economic development, and to establish a body known as the Foreign Investment Regulatory Authority, to define its powers and functions and for related purposes.

(Notice given 24 January 2019) No.


155 – 16 November 2021 2047 108 MINISTER FOR COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY: To present a Bill for an Act to – (a) to provide for the registration of a franchise; and (b) establish the office of the Registrar; and (c) regulate and monitor the operation of a franchise; and (d) establish the Franchise Advisory Board to assist the State in achieving the purpose of this Act, and for related purposes.
(Notice given 24 January 2019) 109 MINISTER FOR COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY: To present a Bill for an Act to amend the Investment Promotion Act 1992, in relation to foreign investments and for related purposes.
(Notice given 24 January 2019) 113 OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ALLEGED IMPROPER AWARDING OF THE NAMATANAI DISTRICT AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO KPE INVESTMENT LTD BY THE NAMATANAI JOINT DISTRICT PLANNING AND BUDGET PRIORITY COMMITTEE – FINAL REPORT, OCTOBER 2018: Resumption of debate (from 23 January 2019 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr James Marape – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
114 OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ALLEGED ABUSE OF THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT PROJECT TRUST ACCOUNT BY THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT AND EASTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION IN 2009 AND 2010 – FINAL REPORT, JULY 2018: Resumption of debate (from 23 January 2019 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr James Marape – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
115 OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ALLEGED MISUSE AND MISAPPLICATION OF THE SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS BY THE MADANG JOINT PROVINCIAL PLANNING AND BUDGET PRIORITY COMMITTEE TO PURCHASE 19 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE LOCAL-LEVEL GOVERNMENT PRESIDENTS IN MADANG PROVINCE – FINAL REPORT, JULY 2018: Resumption of debate (from 23 January 2019 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr James Marape – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
2048 No.

155 – 16 November 2021 136 DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL PLANNING – PREPARATION OF CENSUS IN 2020 – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 3 July 2019 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
143 MINISTRY OF TREASURY – FINANCING REQUIREMENT OF DEBT STOCK ANALYSIS – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 5 July 2019 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
147 175 BIPARTISAN COMMITTEE ON BOUGAINVILLE MATTERS – REPORT ON THE STATUS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BOUGAINVILLE PEACE AGREEMENT AND REFERENDUM – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION FOR ADOPTION: Resumption of debate (from 5 September 2019 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Sir Puka Temu – That the report and its recommendations be adopted.
AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – PERFORMANCE AUDIT REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PAYMENTS AND ACQUITTALS OF SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (DSIP, PSIP AND LLGSIP) FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2013 to 2016 – PAPER – MOTION FOR ADOPTION: Resumption of debate (from 11 February 2020) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the report and its recommendations be adopted.
177 DEPARTMENT OF PRIME MINISTER AND NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL –– ANNUAL REPORT, 2018 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 13 February 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
178 MINISTRY OF HEALTH – STATUS OF THE GLOBAL OUTBREAK AND NATURE OF NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (2019-NCOV) AND THE HEALTH SECTOR, GOVERNMENT AND PARTNER’S RESPONSE AND MEASURES – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 14 February 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
179 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE – MEDIUM TERM TRANSPORT PLAN 2 (2019–2022) – VOLUMES 1 AND 2 – PAPERS AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPERS: Resumption of debate (from 18 February 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the papers.

No.
No.

155 – 16 November 2021 2049 180 MINISTRY OF TREASURY – PNG HISTORIC ECONOMIC REFORMS – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 19 February 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
181 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK – ANNUAL REPORT, 2018 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 20 February 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
182 MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION - RECONVENING OF REGIONAL AVIATION MINISTERS MEETING – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 20 February 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
183 MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE – IMPLEMENTING THE NEW SERVICE GOVERNMENT’S RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY PLANS – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 20 February 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
189 MINISTRY OF TREASURY – ECONOMIC UPDATE – RESPONDING TO COVID-19 – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 5 June 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
193 NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – ANNUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT, 2019 AND ANNUAL OPERATIONAL PLAN, 2020 – PAPERS AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPERS: Resumption of debate (from 9 June 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the papers.
194 TOURISM PROMOTION AUTHORITY – ANNUAL REPORT, 2018 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 9 June 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

2050 No.
2050 No.

155 – 16 November 2021 206 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY – FINAL BUDGET OUTCOME AND IMF SUPPORT, 2019 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 11 June 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
207 BOUGAINVILLE REFERENDUM COMMISSION – FINAL REPORT ON THE CONDUCT OF THE BOUGAINVILLE REFERENDUM, MAY 2020 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 11 June 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
208 MINISTRY OF HEALTH – EXPENDITURE OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 11 June 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
217 OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER 2016 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 1 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
218 OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER 2017 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 1 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
220 UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF NEW PROJECTS IN THE MINING AND PETROLEUM SECTOR – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 2 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
221 COCOA BOARD OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – ANNUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 3 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

No.
No.

155 – 16 November 2021 2051 222 OFFICE OF CENSORSHIP – ANNUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT, 2019 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 3 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
223 MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HIV/AIDS – “THE NEW NORMAL”, LIVING WITH COVID-19 – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 3 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
225 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION – ANNUAL REPORT, 2019 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 8 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
226 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – FLEXIBLE OPEN AND DISTANCE EDUCATION STRATEGIC PLAN, 2021-2025 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 8 September 2020 – Mr James Marape – Prime Minister) on the motion of Mr James Marape – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
227 DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH AND RELIGION – ANNUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT, 2018 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 8 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
228 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY – ANNUAL REPORT, 2018 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 10 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
229 MINISTRY OF BOUGAINVILLE AFFAIRS – POST-REFERENDUM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 10 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
230 MINISTRY OF FORESTS – CURRENT ISSUES CONCERNING THE FORESTRY SECTOR – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 10 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

2052 No.
2052 No.

155 – 16 November 2021 231 MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT – UPDATE ON NATIONAL HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 10 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
232 MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, AND TECHNOLOGY – HIGHLIGHTS OF CHALLENGES AND RECENT INTERVENTIONS – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 10 September 2020 – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
COMMUNICATION 234 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE – ANNUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT, 2019 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 11 November 2020 – Prime Minister, in continuation) on the motion of Mr James Marape – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
239 PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER FOR BOUGAINVILLE AFFAIRS: To present a proposed Law to alter the Constitution by making provisions to – (a) give effect to the National Goals and Directive Principles relating to political stability and protecting the integrity of Papua New Guinea nation-state; and (b) promote the active participation of citizens in the political process through strong and effective political parties; and (c) improve greater transparency and accountability of political leaders and their political parties; and (d) better protect political parties and candidates to enable them to effectively play a greater role in the development of the country, and for related purposes.
(Notice given 12 August) 240 PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER FOR BOUGAINVILLE AFFAIRS: To present a proposed Law to – (a) repeal and replace the Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates 2003; and (b) provide for political stability and good governance as a subject matter of public interest and welfare; and No.
155 – 16 November 2021 2053 (c) recognise the importance of political parties as important institutions of State in assisting to maintain and sustain the intrinsic values and principles of a constitutional democratic system of government; and (d) ensure that the provision of this Constitutional Law is in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Constitution; and (e) implement Part VI.2.H (Protection of Elections from Outside or Hidden Influence and Strengthening of Political Parties) of the Constitution, and for related purposes.
(Notice given 12 August) 241 MINISTER FOR INTER-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: To present a proposed Law to amend the Constitution to make provision for the Decentralised Government System and other purposes.
(Notice given 12 August) 249 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – ANNUAL REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2019 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 12 August – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
250 OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC SOLICITOR – ANNUAL REPORTS FOR THE YEARS ENDING 2017, 2018, 2019 AND 2020 – PAPERS – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPERS: Resumption of debate (from 12 August – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the papers.
251 CONSTITUTIONAL AND LAW REFORM COMMISSION – FINAL REPORTS – VOLUME 1 – ON THE REVIEW OF THE ORGANIC LAW ON NATIONAL AND LOCAL-LEVEL GOVERNMENT INTEGRITY OF SYSTEMS AND ELECTIONS, RESTORING VOLUME 2 – PROVINCIAL CONSULTATION REPORT ON THE INQUIRY INTO THE ORGANIC LAW ON NATIONAL AND LOCAL-LEVEL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS AND RELATED ELECTORAL LAWS AND SYSTEMS – PAPERS AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPERS: Resumption of debate (from 12 August – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the papers.
252 MINISTRY OF TREASURY – COVID-19 ECONOMIC RESPONSE PACKAGE ON EXPENDITURE – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 13 August – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

2054 No.
2054 No.

155 – 16 November 2021 253 MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HIV/AIDS – STATUS REPORT OF THE HEALTH SECTOR – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 17 August – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
258 PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER FOR BOUGAIVILLE AFFAIRS: To present a Law to amend the Constitution by making provisions for the recognition of the Constitutional Law Reform Commission and for related purposes.

(Notice given 13 October) 259 MINISTER FOR JUSTICE: To present a Law to amend the Constitution to declare Papua New Guinea as a Christian Country, and other related purposes.
(Notice given 13 October) 260 MINISTER FOR JUSTICE: To present a Bill for an Act to establish a legal framework for the use of electronic transactions for commercial and non- commercial purposes.

(Notice given 13 October) 261 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – ANNUAL REPORT, 2020 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 13 October – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
262 NATIONAL MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY – ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS REPORT, 2020 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 13 October – Leader of Government Business, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

– oOo – MATTERS REFERRED TO THE PERMANENT PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL LAWS AND ACTS AND SUBORDINATE LEGISLATIONS 127 ENVIRONMENT (OZONE – REGULATION – STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NO.
2 OF 2007 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 26 June 2019 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

SUBSTANCES) DEPLETING No.

155 – 16 November 2021 2055 128 BOUGAINVILLE REFERENDUM – REGULATION – STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NO.
2 OF 2019 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 26 June 2019 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Mr Rainbo Paita – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
– oOo – MATTERS REFERRED TO THE PERMANENT PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS 6 7 22 76 77 ON AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL DELIVERY PERFORMANCE IN THE PROVINCES OF NEW IRELAND AND MILNE BAY, 1 JANUARY 2013 TO 31 DECEMBER 2014 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 21 November 2017 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Koni Iguan – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
SERVICE THE AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL – PART IV, 2016 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 21 November 2017 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Koni Iguan – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE – PUBLIC ACCOUNTS FOR FINANCIAL YEARS 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 AND 2014 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPERS: Resumption of debate (from 5 December 2017 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Koni Iguan – That the Parliament take note of the papers.
AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL – PART 1, 2014 – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 6 September 2018 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Koni Iguan – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL – PART 3, 2016 – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 6 September 2018 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Koni Iguan – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
112 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL – PART IV, 2017 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 23 January 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Koni Iguan – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

2056 No.
2056 No.

155 – 16 November 2021 120 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT OF THE THE THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2015 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 30 January 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Koni Iguan – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
ACCOUNTS OF 121 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE HELA PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2016 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 30 January 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Koni Iguan – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
133 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF THE OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 3 July 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
134 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES, PART II FOR THE FISCAL YEARS, 2014 AND 2015 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 3 July 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
135 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GOROKA FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 3 July 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
137 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE EAST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED, 31 DECEMBER 2016 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 4 July 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

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155 – 16 November 2021 2057 138 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION FOR THE YEAR ENDED, 31 DECEMBER 2014 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 4 July 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
139 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED, 31 DECEMBER 2015 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 4 July 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
140 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT OF THE THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR, 2015 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 4 July 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
PROCUREMENT OF AUDIT ON 141 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND FISCAL COMMISSION FOR THE YEAR ENDED, 31 DECEMBER 2017 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 4 July 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
142 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF THE NATIONAL MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED, 31 DECEMBER 2017 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 4 July 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
171 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND STATUTORY BODIES, PART IV, 2018 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 3 December 2019 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
192 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON GAZELLE RESTORATION AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 9 June 2020 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

2058 No.
2058 No.

155 – 16 November 2021 212 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – AUDIT REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF THE HELA PROVINCIAL HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 25 August 2020 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
213 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – AUDIT REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF EASTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCIAL HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 AND 2015 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 27 August 2020 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
214 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – AUDIT REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF MILNE BAY PROVINCIAL HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 27 August 2020 – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Sir John Pundari – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
219 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE TRANSACTION OF THE PUBLIC ACCOUNT OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA - PART 1 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2015 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 1 September 2020 – Deputy Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Garry Juffa – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
233 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL – PART IV, 2019 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 11 November 2020 – Deputy Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Garry Juffa – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
248 AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA – REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF ENGA PROVINCIAL HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2015 AND 2016 – PAPER – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 12 August – Chairman – Public Accounts Committee, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Aiye Tambua – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

– oOo – No.
– oOo – No.

155 – 16 November 2021 2059 33 58 63 65 73 84 PRIVATE BUSINESS BUSINESS OF THE DAY SITUATION REPORT ON THE HIGHLANDS EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY RESPONSE – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 27 March 2018 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Mr Jeffrey Komal – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY – ANNUAL REPORT, 2016 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 1 June 2018 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Mr Lekwa Gure – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
STRATEGY FOR SMART AND BALANCED DECENTRALISATION, 2018-2022 – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 18 July 2018 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Mr Nakikus Konga – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY-GENERAL – JUVENILE JUSTICE NATIONAL PLAN, 2018-2022 – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 19 July 2018 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Mr Kerenga Kua – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STANDARD BASED CURRICULUM – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 5 September 2018 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Mr Thomas Pelika – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
STATUS OF – DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE – GROWING PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S CONNECTIONS IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 11 September 2018 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Mr Powes Parkop – That the Parliament take note of the paper.

2060 184 No.
2060 184 No.

155 – 16 November 2021 PERMANENT PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY – REPORT ON THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID – 19) PANDEMIC – STATE OF EMERGENCY – PAPER AND STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 2 June 2020 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Mr Allan Bird – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
185 MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HIV/AIDS – COVID-19 HEALTH RESPONSE AND TRANSITION TO THE NEW NORMAL – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 2 June 2020 – Leader of Government Business) on the motion of Mr Allan Bird – That the Parliament take note of the paper.
– oOo – MATTER REFERRED TO THE PERMANENT PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL LAWS AND ACTS AND SUBORDINATE LEGISLATIONS 247 ORGANIC LAW ON NATIONAL AND LOCAL-LEVEL GOVERNMENTS ELECTION (AMENDMENT) 2021 (Mr Nick Kuman): First required opportunity for debate and First Vote (from 9 September).

KALA AUFA Clerk of the National Parliament Notice to which an asterisk (*) is prefixed appear for the first time.

No.
No.

155 – 16 November 2021 2061 SPEAKER Mr Job Pomat DEPUTY SPEAKER AND CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES Mr Koni Iguan ASSISTANT SPEAKERS Mr James Donald Mr William Nakin Mr Ross Seymour (one vacancy) PERMANENT COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS: Mr Philip Undialu (Chairman), Mr William Powi (Deputy Chairman), Mr Garry Juffa, Mr Peter Yama, Mr Robert Naguri and Dr William Tongamp.
(one vacancy) BROADCASTING OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS: Mr Speaker (Chairman) ex-officio Member, Mr Nakikus Konga (Deputy Chairman), Mr Francis Maneke and Mr Michael Dua.

CITIZENSHIP MATTERS: Mr Taboi Yoto (Chairman), Mr Aiye Tambua, Mr Chris Nangoi, Mr Ginson Saonu, Mr Lohia Boe Samuel, Mr Mehrra Minnie Kipefa and Mr Robert Agarobe.
(one vacancy – Deputy Chairman) CONSTITUTIONAL LAWS AND ACTS AND SUBORDINATE LEGISLATIONS: Sir Peter Ipatas (Chairman), Mr Don Polye (Deputy Chairman) Mr Aiye Tambua, Mr Chris Nangoi, Mr Ginson Saonu, Mr Philip Undialu and Mr William Powi.

CULTURE AND TOURISM: Mr Kennedy Wenge (Chairman), Mr Robert Agarobe (Deputy Chairman) Mr Allan Bird, Mr Benjamin Philip, Mr Charlie Benjamin and Mr Peter Numu.

(five vacancies) 2062 No.


155 – 16 November 2021 ECONOMIC AFFAIRS: Mr Robert Agarobe (Chairman), Dr Allan Marat, Mr Ginson Saonu and Mr James Donald.

(three vacancies – Deputy Chairman and members) EMERGENCY: Mr Robert Naguri (Chairman), Mr William Powi (Deputy Chairman), Mr Charlie Benjamin, Mr Garry Juffa, Mr Nakikus Konga and Mr William Nakin.

(one vacancy) FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND DEFENCE: Dr William Tongamp (Chairman), Mr Fabian Pok (Deputy Chairman), Mr Garry Juffa, Sir Peter Ipatas and Mr Tony Wouwou.
(two vacancies) LAW AND ORDER: Mr Tony Wouwou (Deputy Chairman), Dr Allan Marat, Mr Belden Namah and Mr Moriape Kavori.

(three vacancies – Chairman and members) LEGISLATION: Mr Speaker (Chairman) ex-officio Member, Mr William Powi (Deputy Chairman), Dr Allan Marat, Mr Chris Haiveta, Mr Peter Numu, Mr Peter Yama and Mr Taboi Yoto.

NATIONAL PARLIAMENT: Mr Speaker (Chairman) ex-officio Member, Mr Chris Haiveta, Mr Powes Parkop and Mr Tony Wouwou.
(one vacancy) PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS: Mr Chris Haiveta (Chairman), Mr James Donald, Mr Nakikus Konga, Sir Peter Ipatas and Mr Powes Parkop.

(one vacancy – Deputy Chairman) PLANS AND ESTIMATES: Mr Allan Bird (Chairman), Mr Ginson Saonu (Deputy Chairman), Mr Charlie Benjamin, Mr James Donald, Sir Peter Ipatas and Mr Ross Seymour.
(one vacancy) PRIVATE BUSINESS: Mr Speaker (Chairman), Mr Deputy Speaker (Deputy Chairman) ex-officio Members, Mr Charlie Benjamin, Mr Philip Undialu, Mr Robert Agarobe, Mr Taboi Yoto and Mr William Powi.

PRIVILEGES: Mr Charlie Benjamin (Chairman), Mr Benjamin Philip (Deputy Chairman), Mr Powes Parkop, Mr William Powi and Dr William Tongamp.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: Mr Aiye Tambua (Chairman), Mr Garry Juffa (Deputy Chairman), Mr Benjamin Philip, Mr Charlie Benjamin, Mr James Donald, Mr Kennedy Wenge, Mr Koi Trape, Mr Lohia Boe Samuel, Mr Moriape Kavori, Mr Peter Numu, Mr Robert Naguri, Mr Taboi Yoto, Mr William Powi and Dr William Tongamp.

PUBLIC WORKS: Mr Douglas Tomuriesa (Deputy Chairman), Mr Francis Maneke, Mr Ginson Saonu, Mr James Donald, Mr Michael Dua, Mr Moriape Kavori, Mr Peter Numu, Mr Robert Atiyafa, Mr Taboi Yoto and Mr William Nakin.
(four vacancies – Chairman and members) No.

155 – 16 November 2021 2063 STANDING ORDERS: Mr Speaker (Chairman), Mr Deputy Speaker (Deputy Chairman) ex-officio Members, Dr Allan Marat, Mr Chris Haiveta, Mr Ginson Saonu, Mr Peter Yama and Mr Powes Parkop.

(two vacancies) BI-PARTISAN COMMITTEE BOUGAINVILLE MATTER: Mr William Nakin (Deputy Chairman) and Dr Allan Marat.
(three vacancies – Chairman and members) SPECIAL COMMITTEE GENDER BASED VIOLENCE: Mr Charles Abel (Chairman), Mr Allan Bird (Deputy Chairman), Mr Aiye Tambua, Dr Allan Marat, Mr Ginson Saonu, Mr Michael Dua and Mr Powes Parkop.

PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM AND SERVICE DELIVERY: Mr Garry Juffa (Chairman), Mr William Nakin (Deputy Chairman), Mr Allan Bird, Mr Elias Kapavore, Sir Peter Ipatas, Mr Peter Numu, Mr Philip Undialu, Mr Robert Agarobe and Mr William Powi.