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PARLIAMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT by OPEN PARLIAMENT PROJECT August 2012 - August 2013 A partnership between Transparency International (PNG), Speaker of National Parliament and European Union to build the Integr ity of our National Parliament 2013 Parliament Performance Report by the OPEN PARLIAMENT PROJECT Prepared by: The Open Parliament Project Steering Committee Transparency International (PNG) IPA Haus, Second Floor, Lawes Road.
Konedobu P O Box 591 Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Telephone: (675) 3202182 Digicel: 71924250 Facsimile: (675) 3202189 Email: infotipng@gmail.com www.transparency.org.pg The Office of the Speaker and Clerk of Parliament National Parliament Haus Waigani National Capital District Telephone: 3277411 or 3277406 Fax: 3277398 or 3277490 speaker@parliament.gov.pg or clerk@parliament.gov.pg www.parliament.gov.pg 1 Asia Pacific Parliamentary Union Centre for Democratic Institutions Commonwealth Parliamentary Union European Union East Sepik Province International Parliamentary Union Memorandum of Understanding Member of Parliament Melanesian Liberal Party National Alliance New Generation Party Open Parliament Project Peoples Democratic Movement Party Peoples National Congress Party Papua New Guinea Party Peoples Progress Party Peoples Party Peoples United Resources Party Papua New Guinea Project Steering Committee Short Message Service Triumph Heritage Empowerment Transparency International Papua New Guinea United Resource Party Very Important People Acronym APPU CDI CPA EU ESP IPU MOU MP MLP NA NGP OPP PDMP PNCP PNGP PPP PP PUA PNG PSC SMS THE TIPNG URP VIP 2 Contents Acronym ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Message from the Speaker of National Parliament of Papua New
 Guinea ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Message from European Union Ambassador to Papua New Guinea .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Foreword from the Chairman of Transparency International (PNG) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Message from the Clerk of National Parliament.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals and Values of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea ............................................................................................................................. 13 Vision .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Mission ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Strategic Goals ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Values
13 Values ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Parliament Highlights of 2012-2013 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 About the Parliamentary Services ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Office of the Speaker ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Office of the Clerk ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Functions of the National Parliament Services .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Organizational Structure .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Chamber Services
16 Chamber Services ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Table/Procedural Office ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Bills and Papers Office .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Parliamentary Committees .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Reporting Office ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 3 Sergeant-At-Arms ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Inter- Parliamentary Relations Office .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Members of the Ninth Parliament
 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Chamber Activities ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Parliament Sitting Days ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Members Attendance Record .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Highlands Region.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Southern Highlands Province Western Highlands Province .......................................................................................................................................................... 29 Hela Province Jiwaka Province ............................................................................................................... 29 Enga Province Simbu Province ............................................................................................................... 29 Eastern Highlands
 Province.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Momase Region ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Morobe Province.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Madang Province East Sepik Province ..................................................................................................... 30 New Guinea Islands Region .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 West Sepik Province ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 New Britain Province New Ireland Province .............................................................................................. 31 Manus Province Autonomous Region of Bougainville ................................................................ 31 Southern Region................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Gulf Province Oro Province
 .................................................................................................................. 31 Milne Bay Province .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Western Province ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Legislative Activity .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Bills passed and certified ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 4 Awaiting Certification .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Constitutional Amendment ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34 Papers/Reports / Petition Presented ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Ministerial Statement Presented
 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36 Questions for Written Answers ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Parliamentary Committee Activities ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41 Permanent Parliamentary Committee ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Referral Committee ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45 1.1 Memorandum of Understanding for the Open Parliament Project .............................................................................................................................................................. 45 1.2 Speakers Key Note Address on the Occasion of the Signing of the MoU ...................................................................................................................................................... 50 5 Introduction In order to actively engage
 citizens in a parliamentary democracy and enhance the role of parliament, it is imperative to empower citizens with information.
Therefore, Transparency International (PNG) in partnership with the Office of the Speaker of Parliament and European Union Delegation agreed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Open Parliament Project (OPP).

The MoU was signed on 14th April 2013 at the Parliament State Function Room.

The overarching goal of the OPP is to build the integrity of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea and enhance its role as law maker, accountability agent and people’s representative..
This goal will be achieved through the gathering and dissemination of parliament information that will empower citizen’s to actively engage in the parliamentary democratic process whilst enhancing the role of Parliament and its members.

The specific objectives of the OPP are to: 1.

Encourage and help Members of Parliament to share information with the public about themselves and the good work they do.

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2.

Enable the public to have a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of their elected representatives 3.

Provide a platform for the public to communicate with their elected representatives and vice versa.

4.

Increase the public awareness of the functions of parliament, its committees and procedures.

The objectives of the project are in line with the Speaker’s reform agenda.
In support of the Speaker’s vision to “restore, reform and modernize” Parliament, a database and website of Parliament information and work of Parliament has been established.

The website is linked to SMS as one of the many mediums for the public to access information.

This report is another medium of sharing vital information.

The Open Parliament Project is not designed to criticize individual Members of Parliament or the institution of Parliament itself.
Open Parliament Project is a two year project which started on the 14th of April 2013 and will end in 14th April 2015.

After the completion of the project, it will be handed over to the Parliament to sustain it.

The Open Parliament Project has a Project Steering Committee (PSC) who provides oversight to the implementation of the project.

The PSC comprised of representatives from Parliament, TIPNG and European Union.
They meet once every three months, as and when need arises to discuss matters relating to the project.

6 Acknowledgements The Parliament Performance Report by Open Parliament Project could not have been prepared without the dedicated efforts of many individuals who have worked with purpose and passion to see the implementation of the Open Parliament Project in which this report is one of the many outcomes.

We are grateful to Hon.
Theo Zurenouc, MP - Speaker of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Member for Finschhafen Open, Mr Vela Konivaro- Clerk of Parliament, Mr Danny Puli-Parliamentary Secretary, His Excellency, Martin Dihm-European Union Ambassador to PNG, Mr Lawrence Stephens- Chairman of Transparency International (PNG), Mrs Emily George Taule- Executive Director , Mr Jerry Bagita-Operations Manager and Emmanuel Narakobi- Director of TIPNG for your insight, input and enthusiasm to implement the Open Parliament Project.
We are particularly indebted to those who took time to edit the report whose advice and expertise helped to develop and refine the report.

Mr Simon Jenkins, Mrs Emily George Taule, Dame Carol Kidu, Mr Frank Senge Kolma, Media Advisor to the Clerk of Parliament and Mr Elesallah Matatier, Parliamentary Librarian.

Special thanks to the Members of the Open Parliament Project Steering Committee who provide oversight to the implementation of the project and the write-up of this report.
Jerry Bagita, Brian Nakrakundi, Peter Van-Den Heuvel, Elesallah Matatier, Sawoi Gipo, Sarufa Haro, Theresa Ame, Werner Cohill, Frank Mealin and Dame Carol Kidu.

We also extend our sincere thanks to members of the Parliament Working Committee Mr Elesallah Matatier (Chairman), Sarufa Haro, Frank Mealin, Werner Cohill, Sawoi Gipo, Kala Aufa who provided information without hesitation.
Finally, we would like to acknowledge the meticulous work of John Varey in writing this report and managing the Open Parliament Project and his dedicated project staff namely Christine Kula, Research Officer and Jack Bagita, Finance Officer.

Your support to the project and this report are invaluable.

7 Message from the Speaker of National Parliament Our nation can be proud of the fact that it has held fast to the principles of democracy for the thirty nine (39) years from Independence until now.
I am honoured to be the Speaker of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea during its ninth term since Independence and fully realise the huge responsibility that it places on my young shoulders.

When I reflect on the eight terms of Parliament before now, I pay tribute to our founding fathers and my predecessors.

I also acknowledge that our nation has weathered many parliamentary political storms.
Through those stormy periods, our people have critically but patiently contributed, through their constitutionally enshrined democratic rights, to the political evolution of our Parliamentary democracy.

I commend our people for their patience and guidance through those storms.

As I reflect further, I am also aware that the highest decision-making Institution of our nation has become increasingly remote and separated from our citizens that it is meant to serve.
This remoteness and apparent lack of transparency can lead to suspicion, distrust and cynicism about the institutions of leadership in our nation.

This is a dangerous trend for our Constitutional democracy and needs to be proactively addressed.

This is one reason for my wholehearted acceptance of, and participation in, the Open Parliament Project.

I welcome partners who want to positively contribute to my personal and professional agenda to “restore reform and modernize our Parliament.
The Open Parliament Project, in its design, addresses all three issues of restoration, reformation and modernization of our Parliament and its fundamental desired outcome is to make Parliament and the proceedings of Parliament more accessible and more understandable for our people.

Our people have rapidly entered into the world of modern technology and Parliament must capitalise on this by linking with our people through modern technology.
The Open Parliament Project is an ambitious and important project to make our parliament more accessible and more understandable for our people.

I commend and thank Transparency International PNG and the European Union for their active and committed partnership with my Parliament development agenda.

I also thank my Parliamentary Steering Committee who represent my Office in this partnership and urge them to also plan for sustainability beyond the time-frame of the Open Parliament Project.

Hon.
Hon.

Theo Zurenouc, MP Speaker of National Parliament and Member for Finschhafen 8 Message from European Union Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea's National Parliament signifies that democracy is well and truly alive in a country that is very diverse and distinct.

A Parliament that works efficiently and effectively is a condition for sustainable development and collective prosperity.
The Open Parliament project seeks to support Parliament in its endeavors to become the best possible body within the governance structures of PNG, a champion and promoter of sustainable development, for a better future for PNG and its citizens.
EU is delighted to support this initiative that has come about as a result of a partnership created between Transparency International (PNG) and the Office of the Speaker of the National Parliament to make Parliament more open, transparent and accessible to the people.

People of Papua New Guinea are resilient despite many challenges and always take a keen interest to know.

This thus creates another opportunity for them to know about what their Members of Parliament are doing in Parliament.
This report serves to inform all of us about this and I am confident that it will be very useful to those that want to know more about the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.

Martin Dihm Ambassador Delegation of the European Union to Papua New Guinea 9 Foreword from the Chairman of Transparency International (PNG) On the 5th May 2014 we heard the sad news of the passing of the late Sir Matiabe Yuwi, a leader I saw as a good and faithful servant of the people.
He was one of those leaders who helped create the Constitution of PNG.

With the news of his passing came very fond memories of the amazing efforts of our early leaders to be fully informed of the implications of decisions they were taking on behalf of future generations.

I recalled that they were supported by massive efforts to make information available in user friendly ways which enabled choices to be carefully considered.
Sir Matiabe was an integral part of the difficult process and an example of the importance of dedicated, intelligent grass roots leaders being empowered by information to contribute to decisions of national importance.

“Transparency” and “accessibility” are key characteristics of parliamentary democracy and good governance.
In the exciting early years of its existence the National Parliament adopted very high standards which made it a forum where debate was able to be informed by information readily available within its walls.
In all human institutions there are needs for constant improvement to meet current needs and Transparency International (PNG) has been delighted to be invited to assist in a partnership between the Parliament and the European Union to contribute to improvements sought by Members under the leadership of the Speaker.
The ‘Open Parliament Project (OPP)’ creates a unique opportunity to support parliamentary democracy and the Speaker’s vision of a Parliament with strengthened integrity and effectiveness by providing better access to information on its work, challenges, opportunities and the efforts of its Members.

The “Parliament Performance Report” covers 12 months from August 2012 to August 2013.

It is one of the many OPP mechanisms provided to make information readily available.
In this report you will find information about the OPP, work of the different divisions in parliament, activities of the Members, Legislative activities, Committee activities, and Chamber activities including highlights of the year.

Detailed information can be accessed through the website (www.parliament.gov.pg).
Empowering Members and citizens with information will assist us all to become active participants in promoting parliamentary democracy and enhance the legislative, representative and accountability aims of Parliament.

10 This report results from the dedication, intense work and commitment of the Project Steering Committee, Parliament Working Committee and the highly motivated OPP staff.
Developing and maintaining those qualities and the cooperative relationships which make this possible will continue to be the principle objective of the OPP.

You will find this report encouraging, educational, informative and hopefully challenging.

We, the people, are the reason the Parliament exists and we are each invited by our Constitution and the current Speaker’s vision to be active and informed supporters of this marvellous institution.
Lawrence Stephens Chairman Transparency International (PNG) Board 11 Message from the Clerk of National Parliament I am a relative newcomer to Parliament but am very aware of the critical importance of my position as the Clerk of National Parliament.

As the Chief Executive Officer of this institution, it is critical that I implement the Speaker’s vision to restore reform and modernise Parliament.
It is a huge responsibility and thus I am grateful to have genuine partners who contribute financial and technical support to achieving our vision.
With the generous financial support from the European Union and the technical support provided by Transparency International (PNG), the Open Parliament Project (OPP) has already made an impact towards modernising and reforming our parliament by introducing electronic reporting systems that the public can use to become more informed about Parliament as a whole and about their own elected Members of Parliament.
This is a huge step forward from a Parliament that has been in the dark ages for ITC for far too long.

The website plus the Parliament Performance report on the Open Parliament Project and other communication modalities introduced by the project contribute positively to the vision of the Speaker of Parliament.

I am pleased with the involvement of my staff in the OPP and encourage them to be ready to take full carriage of the innovations as we move towards the end of the project cycle.
I also encourage them to devise exit strategies and take full ownership of those innovations.

I commend the three way partnership of the Open Parliament Project and look forward to further strengthening the work of this project in the coming years.
Vela Konivaro Clerk of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea 12 Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals and Values of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea Vision We envisage a modern and effective democratic parliament that is responsive to the needs of the people guided by moral principles of our noble traditions and Christian culture in realising a better quality of life for the people of Papua New Guinea.

Mission To effectively perform our constitutional functions of: 1.
Representing the voice of our people; 2.

Passing pragmatic laws; and 3.

Providing oversight of executive government and bureaucracy Strategic Goals  To promote moral and ethical standards and conducts,  To build an effective and efficient modern institution,  To increase citizen access to parliament and public information,  To effectively bring parliament closer to the people by enhancing the work of the parliamentary committee systems,  To enhance the role of parliamentarians.
Values We espouse integrity, representatives, transparency, accessibility, accountability and effectiveness as our core values.

13 Parliament Highlights of 2012-2013  Friday 03rd of August 2012 – 106 Members of Parliament sworn into office.

Hon Theo Zurenouc, MP was elected Speaker of the 9th Parliament (88-17) and Hon.

Peter O’Neil, MP was elected Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (94-12)  Tuesday 21st August 2012 – Official opening of the 9th Parliament by Governor General, Sir Michael Ogio.
  August 22-24, 2012 – Parliamentary Induction for new and returning members of Parliament was conducted by Centre for Democratic Monday 20th August 2012, the refurbishment of the National Parliament House begins Institutions  Tuesday 20th November 2012-Handing Down of 2013 National Budget  Tuesday 27th November 2012 – Introduction of First Vote (102-0) on Constitutional Amendments to extend grace period of vote of no confidence from 18th months to 30 months  Tuesday 27th November 2012 – Opposition Reply to 2013 National Budget.
 Tuesday 5th February 2013 – Second vote of the Constitutional Amendments to extend the grace period of the vote of no confidence from 18 months to 30 months (90-14)  Wednesday 6th February 2013 – Repeal of Judicial Conduct Act  Saturday 8th of March, 2013.
Late Ludwig Schulze, Member for Angoram passed away  Friday 15th March 2013, Parliament Corporate Planning Workshop facilitated by Centre for Democratic Institutions at Gateway Hotel  Monday 15th April 2013 –Speaker of Parliament, Transparency International (PNG) and European Union signs a MoU to implement the Open Parliament Project  Tuesday 14th May 2013, Mr Vela Konivaro was appointed as the new Clerk of the 9th Parliament  Friday 23rd August 2013 – The Clerk approves the National Parliament Organizational and Management Structure  Thursday 26th September 2013 – Queensland and PNG Parliament signed a MoU for Twinning Arrangement 14 About the Parliamentary Services An Act of Parliament established the parliamentary service to provide administrative and support services to the National Parliament and its Members.
The Constitution provides for 111 seats in the National Parliament filled every five years after national elections or by-elections to fill in the vacancies.

The role of the Members of Parliament is to make laws, serve on Parliamentary Committee, take part in Parliamentary debates, and represents the interest of the community.
The main function of the Parliamentary Service is to provide the Speaker, Parliamentary Committees and Members of Parliament with a broad range of advisory and support service for efficient and effective conduct of the business of Parliament.

Office of the Speaker The Speaker is the political head of the National Parliament.
He is required to perform his duties impartially in upholding the dignity of the National Parliament, maintaining order, regulating its proceedings, managing and controlling the precincts of Parliament.

Office of the Clerk The Clerk of Parliament is the administrative head of Parliamentary Service and reports to the Speaker.

He ensures efficient management and delivery of services.
The Clerk is also responsible for procedures in and outside of the Chamber including recording of votes and proceedings of Parliament, safe keeping of records and papers of Parliament and the printing and distributions of Bills and Notices.

During the sitting days, he is the principal Clerk at the table providing advice to the Speaker, the Government, the Opposition and other Members of Parliament.
Functions of the National Parliament Services The functions of the Parliamentary services in serving the MPs can be divided into four principle programme areas as shown below.

Chamber & Procedural Services  Advise members on Parliamentary Practices and procedures  Prepare documents for use in Parliament  Produce records of proceedings of the House and its Committees Parliamentary Committee  Provide secretariat staff.
 Research and Advisory and Support Services  Provide support staff and equipment for Members administrative support and advise to parliament Standing Committees, Select Committees and joint committees  Administer Members’ salaries, allowance and entitlements  Provide advice and staff to committees to carryout research and prepare reports Finance and Administration  Corporate/strategic planning  Budget development, monitoring and reporting  Personnel and training   Provision of consultancy Industrial/employees relations services Other important services provided includes building and maintenance, food and beverage, information and technology, security and protocol services 15 Proposed Organizational Structure Speaker of Parliament Clerk of Parliament Deputy Clerk Chamber Services Parliamentary Counsel First Clerk Assistant Principal Reporter Manager Bills & Papers Sergeant –At- Arms Manager Table Office Director Public Accounts Committee Director Parliamentary Committee Director Policy Coordination & Advisory 16 Secretary Parliamentary Services Pa Director Corporate Service Manager ICT Manager Member Service Manager HRM Chief Finance Officer Officer Director Building and Precinct Manager Building & Maintenanc e Chief of Security Director Catering Services Manager Finance Manager Food & Beverages Executive Chef Director Parliamentary Support Manager Inter –Parl Relations Parliament Librarian Manager Education & Civic Service Chamber Services Chamber Services provides quality and efficient procedural advice to the Speaker and Clerk and to maintain accurate and timely records of proceedings of Parliament.
The Bills and Papers Office and Table/ Procedural Office come under the Parliamentary Division, headed by the First Clerk Assistant.

The Chamber Services Office is responsible for procedural and administrative support necessary for the effective conduct of business of Parliament.
They perform the following function:  Produce business before Parliament (Notice Papers)  Produce daily program, order of business of the day  Produce official records of Parliament proceedings (Minute and Hansard)  Provide procedural and programme advice and documents  Process legislations considered by Parliament  Provide chamber related statistics  Safe keeping of all documents tabled in Parliament Table/Procedural Office The Table Procedural Office is one of the sections which coordinate the Parliament programme.
The functions of the office are to:  Provide documents, programme and procedural advice to Ministers, Whips, Chairman of Committees, Members of Parliament and their staff, staff of the Parliamentary Services, other government agencies and general public.

 Coordinate and supervise the schedules to be presented to Parliament or the Speaker whenever the parliament is in recess.

 Produce order of business and other documents in time for each sitting day.
 Provide scripts, regular briefings and advice to the Speaker, Ministers, Members of Parliament and the Clerk at the Table  Produce order of business at least one hour prior to the commencement of each sitting day and is circulated to all Members.
The Table Office is used regularly by Ministers and Members for preparation of motions 17 Bills and Papers Office The Bills and Papers Office provides copies of all Parliamentary documents including Bills, Amendments, Explanatory Notes, Papers, Reports, Ministerial Statements, Minutes of Proceedings, Notice Papers, Questions and the daily Hansard.

Parliamentary Committees The Parliamentary Committees are established under section 118 of the Constitution.
They are established at the start of each new term of Parliament.

The Committees comprised of Members from each side of the house.

The Chair of each Committee is usually appointed by the Government.

The Parliamentary Committees is bipartisan and the views expressed in their reports are considered independent and free from party politics.

The committee system is an extension of Parliament.
The Committees play an important role in taking the work of Parliament to the people by holding public enquiries on important and topical issues and reports to Parliament on their findings.

The Committees operate with broad terms of references to allow Members more scope to examine important issues more thoroughly.

There are two categories of Committees.

They are; 1.
They are; 1.

The Standing or Permanent Parliamentary Committees that are established by law to remain for full term of Parliament or until such time Parliament decides.

Their roles and responsibilities include enquiring into the work of national government departments and other government related activities.

2.

Ad hoc select or special Committees.

They are special Committees established by Parliament to carry out specific tasks for a specific length of time.
A committee secretariat provides administrative and secretarial support to the Committees.

They coordinate Committee meetings, public hearings, travel, undertake research and compile reports to be tabled in Parliament.

18 Reporting Office The Parliamentary Service Act established a Reporting Division.

Their task is “to provide all Papua New Guineans the opportunity to hear, read and see the work of the National Parliament”.
The office is responsible for the production of the official records of debates of Parliament, the Hansard and the provision of simultaneous interpretation into English, Tok Pidgin and Motu during Parliament meetings.

The Office is also responsible for transcripts of the Parliamentary Committee inquiries and parliamentary forums such as Commonwealth Parliamentary Associations (CPA).

The Principal Parliamentary Reporter is the head of the division who reports to the Deputy Clerk.
Sergeant-At-Arms The Office of Sergeant-At-Arms provides a range of services to the Members of Parliament.

These services include the allocation of office space, seat allocation in the Chamber, and attendant and messenger services during sittings.
The Sergeant-At-Arms has responsibility to:  Organize and assist in every session of Parliament  Receive VIPs and foreign dignitaries and organize visits to Parliament  Organize the swearing in of Members of Parliament after elections or when a vacancy is to be filled  Brief the Speaker of Parliament on Chamber procedures  Ensure that the papers for the Speaker are in order  Liaise with the Government and Opposition whips on sitting arrangements for Members  Ensure that proper procedures are followed when a Members crosses the floor  Act as personal assistant to the Speaker and senior Parliamentary staff at the Table Office.
 Supervise and train Chamber attendants  Organize transport for Members during sitting Inter- Parliamentary Relations Office The National Parliament conducts its relations with other legislatures and Parliamentary organizations at the regional and international level through Inter-Parliamentary Relations Office.
The main functions of the office are to: 19  Provide advice to the Speaker and the Clerk on dealings with other legislatures and parliamentary organizations  Manage the parliament travel program administered by the Office of the Clerk  Provide administrative support to Parliamentary delegations travelling abroad or those visiting in Papua New Guinea.
 Prepare briefs, statements and reports to Parliament on conference, seminars, study tours and official activities undertaken by Parliamentarians  Maintain regular contact with organizations such as Commonwealth Parliamentary Associations (CPA), International Parliamentary Union (IPU), and Asia Pacific Parliamentary Union (APPU) etc.

Members of the Ninth Parliament NO NAMES OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT POLITICAL PARTY Hon.

Peter O’Neil, MP Hon.

Charlie Benjamin, MP Hon.


Paul Isikiel, MP Hon.

James Marape, MP Hon.

Jim Miringtoro, MP Hon.

Charles Abel, MP Hon.

Mao Zeming, MP Hon.

Bob Dadae, MP Hon.

Ano Pala, MP Hon.

Louta Atoi, MP Hon.

Ken Fairweather, MP Hon.

Francis Awesa, MP Hon.

Boka Kondra, MP Hon.
Roy Biyama, MP PNC PNC PNC PNC PNC PNC PNC PNC PNC PNC PNC PNC PNC PNC ELECTORATE Ialibu Pangia Open Manus Provincial 2012 ELECTION RESULTS 44917/59899 8155/15567 11373/18527 Markham Open 18271/30640 4205/8166 15071/20745 5959/10135 8088/14267 8153/13958 11416/19200 9624/16628 25919/49670 8530/16788 7917/13540 Tari Pori Open Central Bville Alotau Open Tewai-Siassi Open Kabwum Open Rigo Open North Bougainville Sumkar Open Imbonggu Open North Fly Open Middle Fly Open PORTFOLIO PARLIAMENT OFFICE NUMBER ROOM NUMBE R 3277384/613 A4-11 Prime Minister BG-28 3277672 Governor A3-53 3277700 Housing A3-40 Finance 3277346 B4-6 Communications 3277512 A3-37 National Planning 3277350 B3-46 3277549 Fisheries B1-62 3277638 Chairman2 BG-50 3277685 Transport BG-16 3277667 BG-54 3277687 B3-30 Works 3277528 BG-4 Tourism & Culture 3277682 B1-75 3277649 Chairman 3 PARTY OFFICE NUMBER 32377441 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 1 Secretary General’s mobile number is: 7686663 and email: emjondi@gmail.com 2 Parliamentary Committee for Public Works 3 Parliamentary Committee for Discipline Service 20 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 PNC Hon.
Gisuat Siniwin, MP PNC Hon.

Gordon Wesley, MP PNC Hon.

Kila Haoda, MP PNC Hon.

Michael Malabag, MP PNC Hon.

Pesab J. Komal, MP Hon.

Ereman Tobaining MP PNC PNC Hon.

Benny Allen, MP PNC Hon.

Koi Trape, MP PNC Hon.

William Powi, MP PNC Hon.

Havila Kavo, MP PNC Hon.

Isaac Waigavara, MP PNC Hon.

Noah Kool, MP PNC Hon.

Loujaya Kousa, MP Hon.

Daniel Mona, MP PNC Hon.

Sasindra Muthuvel, MP PNC PNC Hon.

Solan Mirisim, MP PNC Hon.

Robert Atiyafa, MP PNC Hon.

Ron.

Ganarafo, MP PNC Hon.


Richard Maru, MP PNC Hon.

Aide Ganasi, MP PNC Hon.

Tommy Tomscoll, MP PNC Hon.

Jeffery Kuave, MP PNC Hon.

John Pundari, MP PNC Hon.

Nick Kuman, MP Gulf Open Okapa Open Nawae Open Samarai-Murua O Central Provincial Moresby West Nipa-Kutubu Open Kokopo Open Unggai-Bena Open Vice Minister4 Deputy Speaker Governor Health Chairman 5 Governor Lands Chairman 6 Governor Governor Chairman 7 Governor Community Dev.
8 Chairman9 Governor Chairman 10 Police Chairman 11 Trade & Com 6046/11659 10155/17861 47653/76087 9351/18685 32522/57818 6168/19696 15139/29526 21959/39662 Mul-Baiyer Open 139309/239645 SHP 8195/569981 9731/18817 77784/134902 Simbu Provincial 7364/13206 3062/5696 24853/47256 WNBP 7644/14502 Telefomin Open 9799/18478 Henganofi Open 6385/12114 Daulo Open 13121/23362 Yangoru –Saussia South Fly Open 3489/6947 11925/19129 Middle-Ramu Open Agriculture Lufa Open 8795/15252 Chairman 12 Kompiam- Ambum Environment 19638/37091 Gumine Open Lae Open Goilala Open Education 3277658 B1-65 3237744 A3-18 3237744 3237744 B2-29 3277611 3237744 3277341 A3-45 3237744 3277645/646 B1-78 3237744 B4-27 3277525 3237744 B3-50 3277553 3237744 B1-68 3277641 3237744 B4-24 3277523 3237744 B1-33 3277219 3237744 BG-70 3277694 3237744 B1-66 3277640 3237744 B2-46 3277591 3237744 B1-32 3277626 3237744 B1-38 3277623 3237744 BG-66 3277692 3237744 3277342 A3-43 3277777/667 BG-27 3237744 3237744 B2-42 3277587 3237744 B2-21 3277564 3237744 B2-22 3277575 3237744 B1-26 3277628 3237744 A3-24 3277386 B2-50 3237744 3277594 4 Education 5 Parliamentary Committee for Law and Order 6 Parliamentary Committee for Transport and Civil Aviation 7 Parliamentary Committee for Privilege 8 Religion, Youth and Community Development 9 Parliamentary Committee for HIV/AIDS Advocacy 10 Parliamentary Committee for Administrative Services 11 Parliamentary Committee for Economic Affairs 12 Parliamentary Committee for Industry and Industrial Relations 21 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Hon.
Wesley N Kukundj, MP PNC PNC Hon.

Francis Potape, MP PNC Hon.

Joseph Lelang, MP PNC Hon.

Nixon Duban, MP PNC Hon.

Ezekiel Anisi, MP THE Hon.

Don Polye, MP Hon.

Douglas Tomuriesa, MP THE THE Hon.

Philip Undialu, MP THE Hon.

David Arore, MP THE Hon.

Delillah Gore, MP THE Hon.

Leo Dion, MP THE Hon.

James Gau, MP Hon.

Benjamin Poponawa.

MP THE THE Hon.

Mark Maipakai, MP THE Hon.

Wera Mori, MP THE Hon.

Julie Soso, MP URP Hon.

William Duma, MP URP Hon.

Steven Kamma, MP URP Hon.


Benjamin Philip, MP URP Hon.

Mai Dop, MP 18278/36292 16235/30586 9666/16504 8483/16422 8141/14775 23952/47713 7329/14010 Chairman13 Dei Open Komo- Margarima Kandrian Gloucester Madang Open Ambunti Drekikir Kandep Open Kiriwina Goodenough Chairman 15 Petrol.
& Energy 3277656/601 B1-61 BG-26 3277673 B1-25 3277614 B4-8 3277510 BG-61 3277700 B3-36 3277567 3277650/604 B1-73 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 3237744 341616814 3416168 Chairman16 Higher Educn17 Deputy PM19 Chairman 20 Chairman 21 22358/36691 8933/17537 6105/10217 35195/60082 10586/18647 33889/61514 4754/9165 9130/15872 119606/131082 EHP23 34585/64073 10262/19391 8621/15802 12792/24906 Koroba Kopiago Ijivitari Open Sohe Open ENBP18 Rai-Coast Open Tambul-Nebliyer Kikori Open Chuave Open 3416168 BG-64 3277713 3416168 B2-60 3277599 3416168 3277579 B2.18 3416168 3277680/559 B3-45 3416168 B2-25 3277565 3416168 3277643/596 B1-74 3416168 B3-26 3277532 B2-56 3277597 3416168 BLG-10 3416168 3277213 7614508624 B2-58 Hagen Open 3277598 South Bougainville Bougainville Affair 3277568 76145086 B2-31 76145086 B2-61 3277600 Menyamya Open 76145086 BG-25 3277664 Jimi Open Vice Minister25 Chairman 26 Vice Minister22 13 Parliamentary Committee for Lands and Environment 14 Also call 71376691 and Secretary Generals number is 71399862 and email: theparty@daltron.com.pg 15 Parliamentary Committee for Plans and Estimate 16 Parliamentary Committee for Appointment 17 Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology 18 East New Britain Province 19 Deputy Prime Minister and Inter-Government Relations 20 Parliamentary Committee on Inter-Government Relations 21 Parliamentary Committee for Constitutional Review Commission 22 Vice Minister for Mining 23 Eastern Highlands Province 24 Secretary General mobile number and email: namohires@gmail.com or URParty@gmail.com 25 Vice Minister for Finance 26 Parliamentary Committee for Health and Family Welfare 22 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 Hon.
Fabian Pok, MP URP Hon.

Joe Lera, MP URP URP Hon.

Anton Yagama, MP Hon.

Joseph Yopyyopy, MP URP URP Hon.

Francis Marus, MP URP Hon.

Richard Mendani, MP NA Hon.

Patrick Pruaitch, MP NA Hon.

Michael Somare, MP NA Hon.

John Simon, MP NA Hon.

Joe Sungi, MP NA Hon.

Jim Simatab, MP NA Hon.

John Hickey, MP NA Hon.

Kerenga Kua, MP Hon.

Amkat Mai, MP (Vacant) NA NA Hon.

Salio Waipo, MP NA Hon.

Malakai Tabar, MP NA Hon.

Peter Isoaimo, MP PPP Hon.

Julius Chan, MP Hon.

Ben Micah, MP PPP Hon.


James Byron Chan, MP PPP PPP Hon.

Theo Zurenouc, MP PPP Hon.

Titus Philemon, MP PPP Hon.

Johnson Tuke, MP PPP Hon.

Tobias Kulang, MP PP Hon.

Peter Ipatas, MP North Wahgi Defence Bougainville Prov.
Governor Chairman 27 Usino-Bundi Open Wosera-Gawi Open Chairman 28 Talasea Open Kerema Open Aitape-Lumi Open 14559/29005 26199/47407 8301/14461 9264/14449 16236/30586 7091/35344 11225/16934 93815/189881 ESP 13637/24367 Maprik Open 9056/17769 9261/14774 8212/16422 10862/20539 27784/50759 WSP Nuku Open Wewak Open Bogia Open Sinasina-Yongomugl 9791/19469 Angoram Open Gazelle Open Kairuku Hiri Open NIP Kavieng Open Namatanai Open Finschaffen Open 24311/46816 8494/14731 12001/22786 9838/18511 42749/84355 Milne Bay Prov.
Kainantu Open 9553/16751 22505/41108 Kundiawa-Gembogl 140512/279413 Enga Provincial 76145086 76145086 76145086 76145086 76145086 76145086 323289930 3277582 3277704 3277675 3277689 3277622 Chairman29 3277703 Treasury 3277393 Governor 3277756 3277573/566 B2-24 Chairman 31 B2-49 3277605 Vice Minister32 BG-10 Correctional Serv 3277537 BG-44 Chairman 33 3277683 B4-20 Justice & Att.
Gen 3277520 3277653 Governor 3277616 3277669 3277629 Governor 3277711 Public Enterprise 3277523 3277375 Mining 3277411 Speaker 3277727 Governor 3277671 Vice Minister 34 3277621 3277515 B2-14 BG-18 BG-20 BG-67 B1-40 Bg-53 A3-38 BLG-15 3232899 3232899 3232899 3232899 3232899 3232899 3232899 3232899 B1-29 3232899 BG-35 B1-24 3232899 BLG-19 3435582 3435582 B4-24 3435582 A3-25 3435582 A2-57 3435582 BLG-9 3435582 BG-30 3435582 B1-41 325737335 B4-2 Governor 27 Parliamentary Committee for Finance 28 Parliamentary Committee for Pensions and Retirement benefits 29 Parliamentary Committee for Constitutional laws, Acts and Subordinate Legislations 30 Secretary General Mobile number: 72062001 and emails: nappng@daltron.com or besala72@gmail.com 31 Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence 32 Vice Minister for Inter-Government Relations 33 Parliamentary Committee for Public Accounts 34 Public Enterprise and State Investment 23 PP PP PP PNGP PNGP PNGP PNGP PUA PUA PUA PDM PDM SDP SDP Hon.
Davis Steven, MP 84 Hon.

Mogerema S. Wei, MP 85 Hon.

Robert Ganim, MP 86 Hon.

Belden Namah, MP 87 Hon.

Sam Basil, MP 88 Hon.

Ross Seymour, MP 89 Hon.

Jim Kas, MP 90 Hon.

Anderson Agiru, MP 91 Hon.

Paul Tiensten, MP40 92 Hon.

Ati Wobiro, MP 93 Hon.

Paias Wingti, MP 94 Hon.

Joe Koim Komun, MP 95 Hon.

Powes Parkop, MP 96 Hon.

Justin Tkachenko, MP 97 Hon.

William Tongamp, MP NGP44 98 Hon.

Ronny Knight, MP 99 100 Hon.

Bire Kimisopa, MP 101 Hon.

Allan Marat, MP 102 Hon.
Garry Juffa, MP NGP NGP MLP PMCP Esa’ala Open Karimu-Nomane Open 7039/11893 7792/15507 19811/36841 Wabag Open Vanimo-Green Open 7390/12205 Bulolo Open 21785/37714 Huon Gulf Open 7730/30693 62742/115687 Madang Provincial Governor 59989/110395 Hela Provincial Governor 6945/12636 Pomio Open 19504/36185 Western Provincial Governor 112640/201835 WHP Governor Anglimp-South Wahgi Chairman41 22953/42848 Governor NCD42Regional 43879/79837 Sports 13143/24449 Moresby South Governor 35320/63872 Vice Minister46 7308/14359 11825/23584 Chairman 47 5725/11157 13110/24112 Civil Aviation 3277557 Vice Minister36 3277569 3277697 Chairman 37 Opposition Leader 3277631 D/Opp.
Leader 3277621 3277629 3277722 3277662 3277624 3277603 3277752 3277508 3277617 3277370 3277402 3277678 3277664 3277627 3277572 Jiwaka Provincial Manus Open Goroka Open Rabaul Open Northern Provincial Governor 344426239 3444262 3444262 3257373 B3-53 3257373 B2-33 3257373 BG-69 321216338 B1-8 3212163 B1-54 3212163 B1-27 BLG-12 3212163 BG-17 B1-36 B2-55 BLG-18 72175054 72175054 B4-12 342270143 B1-8 3422701 B3-19 326046245 BG-51 3260462 BG-14 3260462 BG-23 3112798 B1-28 343383448 B2-28 35 Secretary General’s mobile: 72186065 and email: peoplesparty@datec.net.pg 36 Vice Minister for Agriculture and Livestock 37 Parliamentary Committee for Education 38 Other numbers are: 3431338, 3431335 and Secretary General’s mobile: 76253940.
Email: admin@pngparty.com 39 Secretary General’s mobile: 72991288 and email: peoplesunitedassembly@gmail.com or raymondkuai@live.com 40 (Vacant Seat) Currently in jail for nine years for misappropriation 41 Parliamentary Committee Chairman for Primary Resource 42 National Capital District 43 Secretary General’s mobile: 72119758 and email: pngsocialdemocraticparty@gmail.com 44 New Generation Party 45 Secretary General’s mobile: 72889998 46 Trade, Commerce and Industry 47 Parliamentary Committee for Emergency 48 Other number: 3433829, Secretary General’s Mobile: 76932121 and email: boedaera@yahoo.com 24 Foreign Affairs Public Service Abau Open Obura-Wonenara Kagua Erave Open 20389/35629 Wapenamanda 12307/24063 19113/34784 19043/33972 25945/51334 Mendi Open Kerowagi Open 8809/17257 100389/184356 Morobe Provincial Governor 35804/66452 8673/17315 Lagaip-Porgera n Moresby North East Vice Minister58 Vice Minister53 Vice Minister54 Chairman 55 Chairman56 3239747 49 71212310, 50 7216502251 3277502 3277370 3277695 3277639 3277647 3277652 3277660 3277702 3277651 B4-21 A3-22 BG-72 B1-64 B1-81 B1-69 BG-13 BG-55 B1-71 103 Hon.
Rimbink Pato, MP 104 Hon.

Puka Temu, MP 105 Hon.

Mehrra M. Kipefa, MP 106 Hon.

James Lagea, MP 107 Hon.

De Kewanu, MP 108 Hon.

Camillus Dangima, MP 109 Hon.

Kelly Naru, MP 110 Hon.

Nixon Mangape, MP 111 Hon.

Labi Amaiu, MP57 UP ODP SAP Indep52 Indep Indep Indep Indep PNC Chamber Activities Parliament Sitting Days First Meeting DAY NO.

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Secretary General’s mobile: 76874057, 76619424 and email: unitedparty@gmail.com 50 Email: ourdevparty@gmail.com 51 Other Mobiles numbers: 72301175, 71347491 and emails: rpgiru@gmail.com or johnarabel@gmail.com 52 Independent 53 Health and HIV/AIDS 54 Works and Implementation 55 Parliamentary Committee for Culture and Tourism 56 Parliamentary Committee Chairman of Minerals and Energy 57 Not sure of his political party affiliation.
Some Members of Parliament have moved parties but due to the unavailability of relevant documents, they remain listed under the parties that they were elected in.

58 Sports 59 106 Members of Parliament sworn in.

Hon.

Theo Zurenuoc elected Speaker – 88 to 17.

Hon Peter O’Neil elected Prime Minister – 94 to 12 60 Official Opening of 9th Parliament by Governor General Sir Michael Ogio 25 Second Meeting DAY NO.

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DAY AND DATE Tuesday, 23rd October 2012 Wednesday, 24th October 2012 Thursday, 25 October 2012 Friday, 26th October 2012 Tuesday, 30th October 2012 Wednesday, 31st October 2012 Thursday, 1st November 2012 Friday, 2nd November 2012 Fourth Meeting DAY NO.

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IN YEAR 13 14 15 16 61 Handing down of the 2013 National Budget 62 Opposition reply to 2013 National Budget.

Passage of 2013 National Budget.


Introduction of and 1st vote (102 to 0) on constitutional amendment to extend grace period of “Vote of no confidence” from 24 to 30 months.

26 Fifth Meeting DAY NO.

DAY AND DATE Tuesday, 5th February 201363 Wednesday, 6th February 201364 Thursday, 7th February 2013 Friday, 8th February 2013 Tuesday, 12th February 2013 Wednesday, 13th February 201365 Thursday, 14th February 201366 Friday, 15th February 2013 Sixth Meeting DAY NO.
DAY AND DATE Tuesday, 19th March 2013 Wednesday, 20th March 2013 Thursday, 21st March 2013 Friday, 22nd March 2013 Tuesday, 26th March 2013 Wednesday, 27th March 2013 Thursday, 28th March 2013 Seventh Meeting DAY NO.

DAY AND DATE 1 2 Tuesday, 14th May 2013 Wednesday, 15th May 2013 NOTICE PAPER NO.

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IN YEAR 32 33 63 Passage (2nd vote) of Constitutional amendment to extend grace period of vote-of-no confidence from 18-30 months – 90-14 64 Passage of: 1.

Judicial Conduct Repeal Act, 2.

PM and NRC Repeal Act and 3.

Supreme Court Repeal Act.


65 Introduction of Public Finances (Management) (Amendment) Bill 2013 by Minister for Finance – James Marape 66 Passage of Public Finance (Management) 9Amendment) Bill 2013 27 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 04 05 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 NOTICE PAPER NO.

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IN YEAR 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 Thursday, 16th May 2013 Friday, 17th May 2013 Tuesday, 21st May 2013 Wednesday, 22nd May 2103 Thursday, 23rd May 2013 Friday, 24th May 2013 Tuesday, 28th May 2013 Wednesday, 29th May 2013 Eighth Meeting DAY NO.
DAY AND DATE Tuesday, 9th July 2013 Wednesday, 10th July 2013 Thursday, 11th July 2013 Friday, 12th July 2013 Tuesday, 16th July 2013 Wednesday, 17th July 2013 Thursday, 18th July 2013 Friday, 19th July 2013 28 Members Attendance Record Highlands Region Southern Highlands Province Western Highlands Province Name of Electorates Name of Member Southern Highlands Province Ialibu Pangia Nipa Kutubu Kagua Erave Mendi Imbonggu Hon.

William Powi, MP Hon.

Peter O’Neil, MP Hon.


Pesab J Komal, MP Hon.

James Lagea, MP Hon.

De Kewanu, MP Hon.

Francis Awesa, MP No.

of Days Present 39/49 45/49 43/49 35/49 49/49 37/49 Name of Electorates Name of Member Western Highland Province Dei Hagen Central Mul Baiyer Tambul/Nebliyer Hon.

Paias Wingti, MP Hon.

Wesley Nukundj Hon.

William Duma, MP Hon.

Koi Trape, MP Hon.

Benjamin Poponawa, MP 39/49 39/49 46/49 43/49 No.


of Days Present 26/46 Hela Province Jiwaka Province Hela province Komo Margarima Koroba Lake Kopiago Tari Pori 33/49 Hon.

Anderson Agiru 35/49 Hon.

Francis Potape, MP Hon.

Philip Undialu H Nai, MP 36/49 48/49 Hon.

James Marape, MP Jiwaka Province Anglimp South Wahgi Jimi District North Wahgi Hon.

William Tongamp, MP Hon.

Joe Koim Komun, MP Hon.

Mai Dop, MP Hon.


Fabian Pok, MP Enga Province Enga Province Kandep Kompiam Ambum Lagaip Porgera Wabag Wapenamanda Hon.

Peter Ipatas, MP Hon.

Don Polye, MP Hon.

John Pundari, MP Hon.

Nixon, Mangape, MP Hon.

Robert Ganim, MP Hon.

Rimbin Pato, MP 67 Won through Court of Dispute Returns 29 Simbu Province 41/49 38/49 43/49 42/49 47/49 38/49 Simbu Province Chuave Gumine Karimui Nomane Kerowagi Kundiawa Gembogl Sinasina Yonggamugl Hon.

Noah Kool, MP Hon.

Wera Mori, MP Hon.


Nick Kuman, MP Hon.

Mogerema Wei, MP Hon.

Camillus Dangima, MP Hon.

Tobias Kulang, MP Hon.

Kerenga Kua, MP 31/49 48/49 37/49 42/49 43/49 33/49 067 42/49 47/49 29/49 45/49 Eastern Highlands Province Name of Electorates Name of Member Eastern Highlands Prov Hon.

Julie Soso, MP Daulo Goroka Henganofi Kainantu Hon.

Ron Ganarafo, MP Hon.

Bire Kimisopa, MP Hon.

Robert Atiyafa, MP Hon.


Johnson Tuke, MP Momase Region Morobe Province Morobe Province Bulolo Finschaffen Huon Gulf Kabwum Hon.

Kelly Naru, MP Hon.

Sam Basil, MP Hon.

Theo Zurenouc, MP Hon.

Ross Seymour, MP Hon.

Bob Dadae, MP No.

of Days Present 36/49 46/49 30/49 25/49 41/49 Name of Electorates Name of Member Lufa Obura Wonenara Okapa Unggai-Bena Hon.

Jeffery Kuave, MP Hon.

Mehrra M. Kipefa, MP Hon.

Isaac Waigavara, MP Hon.

Benny Allan, MP No.


of Days Present 37/49 44/49 44/49 40/49 24/49 34/49 47/49 27/49 36/49 Markham Menyamya Nawae Tewae – Siassi Lae Hon.

Paul Isikel, MP Hon.

Benjamin Philip, MP Hon.

Gisuat Siniwin, MP Hon.

Mao Zeming, MP Hon.

Loujaya Kousa, MP East Sepik Province Madang Province Madang Province Bogia Madang Middle Ramu Rai Coast Sumkar Usino Bundi Hon.

Jim Kas, MP Hon.

John Hickey, MP Hon.

Nixon Duban, MP Hon.

Tommy Tomscoll, MP Hon.

James Gau, MP Hon.


Ken Fairweather, MP Hon.

Anton Yagama, MP 39/49 20/49 39/49 39/49 35/49 20/49 40/49 East Sepik Province Ambunti Drekikir Angoram Maprik Wewak Wosera Gawi Yangoru Saussia Hon.

Michael Somare, MP Hon.

Ezekiel Anisi, MP Hon.

Salio Waipo, MP Hon.

John Simon, MP Hon.

Jim Simatab, MP Hon.

Joseph Yopyyopy, MP Hon.


Richard Maru, MP 68 Won after the 2014 by-election 69 Won after 2013 by-election 30 34/49 35/49 48/49 45/49 48/49 38/49 068 069 38/49 46/49 37/49 28/49 West Sepik Province Name of Electorates Name of Member West Sepik Province Aitape Lumi Nuku Telefomin Vanimo Green River Hon.

Akmat Mai, MP Hon.

Patrick Pruaitch, MP Hon.

Joe Sungi, MP Hon.

Solan Mirisim, MP Hon.

Belden Namah, MP New Guinea Islands Region East New Britain Province No.
of Days Present 36/49 43/49 38/49 48/49 20/49 Name of Member Name of Electorates East New Britain Province Hon.

Leo Dion, MP Gazelle Kokopo Pomio Rabaul No.

of Days Present 28/49 33/49 Hon.

Malakai Tabar, MP Hon.

Ereman Tobaining JNR, MP 40/49 13/49 Hon.

Paul Tiensten, MP 37/49 Hon.

Allan Marat, MP New Britain Province West New Britain Province Hon.

Sasindra Muthuvel, MP 46/49 25/49 Talasea 38/49 Kandrian/Gloucester Hon.

Francis Marus, MP Hon.


Joseph Lelang, MP New Ireland Province Kavieng Namatanai Hon.

Julius Chan, MP Hon.

Ben Micah, MP Hon.

James Byron Chan, MP 34/49 38/49 34/49 New Ireland Province Manus Province Manus Province Manus Autonomous Region of Bougainville Hon.

Charlie Benjamin, MP Hon.

Ronny Knight, MP 33/49 48/49 Bougainville Central Bougainville North Bougainville South Bougainville Hon.

Joe Lera, MP Hon.

Jim Miringtoro, MP Hon.

Lauta Atoi, MP Hon.


Stephen Kamma, MP Southern Region Gulf Province Gulf Province Kerema Kikori Milne Bay Province Milne Bay Province 31 Oro Province Hon.

Havila Kavo, MP Hon.

Richard Mendani, MP Hon.

Mark Maipakai, MP 38/49 37/49 44/49 Oro Province Sohe Ijivitari Hon.

Garry Juffa, MP Hon.

Delilah Gore, MP Hon.

David Arore, MP Hon.

Titus Philemon.

MP 45/49 Central Province Hon.


Kila Haoda, MP 44/49 Central Province 45/49 47/49 30/49 39/49 42/49 45/49 30/49 Alotau Esa’ala Kiriwina Good Enough Samarai Murua Western Province Western Province Middle Fly North Fly South Fly Hon.

Charles Abel, MP Hon.

Davis Steven, MP Hon.

Douglas Tomuriesa, MP Hon.

Gordon Wesley, MP 41/49 44/49 37/49 Abau Goilala Kairuku Hiri Hon.

Puka Temu, MP Hon.

Daniel Mona, MP Hon.

Peter Isoaimo, MP 38/49 Rigo Hon.

Ano Pala, MP Hon.

Ati Wobiro, MP Hon.


Roy Biyama, MP Hon.

Boka Kondra, MP Hon.

Aide Ganasi, MP 31/49 40/49 34/49 43/49 National Capital District Moresby South North East North West Hon.

Powes Parkop, MP Hon.

Justin Tkachencko, MP Hon.

Labi Amaiu, MP Hon.

Michael Malabag, MP National Capital District 48/49 41/49 070 42/49 36/49 36/49 40/49 41/49 Legislative Activity Bills passed and certified ACT NO.

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TITLE SPONSOR Appropriation (Judiciary Services 2013) Act 2012 Appropriation (National Development Expenditure 2013) Act 2012 Appropriation (National Parliament 2013) Act 2012 Appropriation (PNG LNG Project 2013) Act 2012 Appropriation (Recurrent Expenditure 2013) Act 2012 Customs Tariff (2013 Budget)(Amendment) Act 2012 Excise Tariff (2013 Budget)(Amendment) Act 2012 Forestry (2013 Budget)(Amendment) Act 2012 Gaming Control (2013 Budget)(Amendment) Act 2012 Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.
Don Polye, MP Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.


Don Polye, MP DATE PASSED CERTIFIED 27.11.12 05.02.13 27.11.12 05.02.13 27.11.12 05.02.13 27.11.12 05.02.13 27.11.12 05.02.13 27.11.12 05.02.13 27.11.12 05.02.13 27.11.12 05.02.13 27.11.12 05.02.13 70 Won after the bye-lection in 2014 32 17.

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Income Tax (2013 Budget)(Amendment) Act 2012 Income Tax, Dividend (Withholding) Tax and Interest (Withholding) Tax (2013 Budget)(Amendment) Act 2012 Inter- Governmental Relations (Functions and Funding)(2013 Budget)(Amendment) Act 2012 Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP 27.11.12 05.02.13 27.11.12 05.02.13 Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP 27.11.12 05.02.13 20.


National Roads Authority (2013 Budget) (Amendment) Act Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP 27.11.12 05.02.13 21.

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2012 Papua New Guinea Fiscal Responsibility (2013 Budget) (Amendment) Act 2012 Judicial Conduct (Repeal) Act 2013 Prime Minister and National Executive Council (Amendment) Act 2013 Supreme Court (Amendment No.
2) Act 2013 Public Finance (Management) (Amendment) Act 2013 Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2013 Criminal Code (Amendment) Act 2013 Criminal Code (Amendment) Act- Rescission of Resolution Sorcery (Repeal) Act 2013-11-26 Mining (OK Tedi Mine Continuation) (Ninth Supplemental Agreement ) Act 2013 10.

Mining (OK Tedi Tenth Supplemental Agreement) Act 2013 11.

National Payment System Act 2013 12.

Attorney- General (Amendment) Act 2013 13.


Employment of Non- Citizens (Amendment) Act 2013 Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP 27.11.12 05.02.13 Minister for Justice & Attorney General, Hon.

Kerenga Kua.

MP Prime Minister, Hon.

Peter O’Neill, MP Minister for Justice & Attorney General, Hon.

Kerenga Kua, MP Minister for Finance, Hon.

James Marape, MP Prime Minister, Hon.

Peter O’Neill, MP Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Hon.
Kerenga Kua, MP Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Hon.

Kerenga Kua, MP Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Hon.

Kerenga Kua, MP Prime Minister, Hon.

Peter O’Neill, MP Prime Minister, Hon.

Peter O’Neill, MP Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Hon.

Kerenga Kua, MP Former Minister for Labour and Industrial Relations, Hon.
Mark Maipakai, MP 06.02.13 20.03.13 06.02.13 20.03.13 06.02.13 20.03.13 14.02.13 15.04.13 24.02.13 09.07.13 28.05.13 28.05.13 28.05.13 28.05.13 28.05.13 28.05.13 18.09.13 18.09.13 18.09.13 18.09.13 19.07.13 19.09.13 18.07.13 31.10.13 16.07.13 08.10.13 33 Awaiting Certification ACT NO TITLE Marine Pollution (Liability & Cost Recovery) Act 2013 Marine Pollution (Ballast Water Control) Act 2013 Marine Pollution ( Preparedness & Response) Act 2013 Marine Pollution (Sea Dumping) Act 2013 Inclusive Education for National Development for Community Education ( Repeal) Act 2013 Constitutional Amendment SPONSOR Minister for Transport, Hon.
Ano Pala, MP Minister for Transport, Hon.

Ano Pala, MP Minister for Transport, Hon.

Ano Pala, MP Minister for Transport, Hon.

Ano Pala, MP Minister for Finance, Hon.

James Marape.

MP DATE PASSED 27.03.13 27.03.13 27.03.13 27.03.13 20.11.13 NO 36.

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TITLE Constitutional Amendment No.

36- Motions of No Confidence Law Constitutional Amendment- Calling of Parliament Law Constitutional Amendment No.
37- Motions of No Confidence Law DATE PASSED 05.02.13 19.09.13 19.09.13 DATE CERTIFIED 20.03.13 Papers/Reports / Petition Presented NO.
TITLE PRESENTER Commission of Inquiry- Report of the Commission of inquiry into sinking of MV Rabaul Queen – Final Report- Paper and Statement Auditor General of PNG- Report on Public Accounts, 2008 Part I, 2009 Part II, 2011 Part IV- Papers Department of Justice and Attorney General- National Juvenile Justice Committee- Report, 2010- Paper Auditor General of PNG- Report on Public Accounts, 2009, Part III Department of Correctional Service- Strategic Plan, 2011-2020 Paper & Statement Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts- Enquiry Reports- Papers and Statement- Reports for Adoption Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Inter- Government Relations, Hon.
Leo Dion, MP Speaker, Hon.

Theo Zurenuoc, MP Minister for Justice & Attorney General, Hon.

Kerenga Kua, MP Speaker, Hon.

Theo Zurenuoc, MP Minister for Correctional Services, Hon.

Jim Simatab, MP Hon.


Ken Fairweather, MP 34 DATE PRESENTED 05.09.12 23.10.12 23.10.12 25.10.12 22.11.12 22.11.12 7 8 9 Department of National Planning and Monitoring- Tax Credit Scheme, Report, 1992-2012- Paper & Statement Status of the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Special Agriculture and Business Leases Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council- Annual Report, 2011 Minister for National Planning and Monitoring, Hon.

Charles Abel, MP Prime Minister, Hon.


Peter O’Neill, MP 20.03.13 26.03.13 Prime Minister, Hon.

Peter O’Neill, MP 27.03.13 10 Teaching Service Commission- Annual Report, 2009, 2010 & 2011 11 Auditor General of Papua New Guinea- Public Accounts of PNG Report, Part 1, Minister for Education, Hon.

James Marape, MP 27.03.13 14.05.13 Speaker, Hon.


Theo Zurenuoc, MP 12 2009- Paper 77th Council Meeting and 43rd General Assembly of the Asia Pacific Parliamentarian Union (APPU) Report 13 Africa Caribbean Pacific Parliamentary Assembly- 31st Session of the ACP Parliamentary Assembly, Inter- Sessional Meetings of ACP- EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly and other meetings, Brussels, Belgium 19-22 March 2013 – Paper & Statement Assistant Speaker, and Chairman – Foreign Affairs and Defence, Hon.
John Simon, MP Former Ambunti- Drekikir Open, Hon.

Tony Aimo, MP 16.05.13 16.05.13 14 Paul Paraka Lawyers- Correspondence 15 Auditor General of PNG- Report of the Auditor General, Part II, 2010- Leader of Opposition, Hon.

Belden Namah, MP Speaker.

Hon.
The Zurenuoc, MP 23.05.13 23.05.13 16 17 18 19 Reference to Public Accounts Committee Statement by Prime Minister- Referral Committee on Privileges in relation to the correspondence from Paul Paraka Lawyers Internal Revenue Commission- Annual Report 2010, 2011 and 2012- Papers and Statement Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council- National Development Forum 2012- Paper and Statement Social Development Program- Implementation Report, 2009-2012- Paper and Statement 20 Treaty Document- Papers and Statement Prime Minister, Hon.
Peter O’Neill, MP 24.05.13 Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.

Don Polye, MP Minister for National Planning and Monitoring, Hon.

Charles Abel, MP Minister for National Planning and Monitoring, Hon.

Charles Abel, MP Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Hon.

Rimbink Pato, MP 10.07.13 11.07.13 16.07.13 18.07.13 35 Ministerial Statement Presented NO.
TITLE PRESENTER Ministerial determination on Titles and Responsibilities Empowerment of Provinces and Districts Health Service Delivery Investment in Higher Education, Technical Colleges, Universities and people empowerment Enhancing and Mainstreaming Environment Sustainability Status of the National Housing Corporation Department of Community Development, Religion and Family Affairs- Strategic Direction and Policy Priorities Land Development Policy- Key Priorities Activities, 2013- 2015 Recent issues on Bougainville Public Sector Staffing, Statistics, Performance and Strategies Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Inter-Governmental Relations, Hon.
Leo Dion, MP Minister for National Planning, Hon.

Charles Abel, MP Minister for Health & HIV/AIDS, Hon.

Michael Malabag, MP Former Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology, Hon.

David Arore, MP Minister for Environment & Conservation, Hon.

John Pundari, MP Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Hon.

Paul Isikiel, MP Minister for Community Development, Religion & Family Affairs, Hon.

Loujaya Kousa, MP Minister for Lands & Physical Planning, Hon.
Benny Allan, MP Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Hon.

Steven Kamma, MP Minister for Public Service, Hon.

Puka Temu, MP DATE PRESENTED 05.09.12 24.10.12 24.10.12 25.10.12 31.10.12 01.11.12 20.11.12 07.02.13 20.03.13 14.05.13 11 Ministry of Works and Implementation- Road Minister for Works and Implementation, Hon.

Francis Awesa, MP 15.05.13 Infrastructure Program Update 12 Department of Transport- Performance in First Quarter of Minister for Transport, Hon.
Ano Pala, MP 2013 13 Department of National Planning and Monitoring 14 Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary- Improvement in Law and Order Minister for the National Planning and Monitoring, Hon.

Charles Abel, MP Former Minister for Internal Security, Hon.

Nixon Duban, MP 15 Department of Religion, Youth and Community Development- Progress of Implementation three projects 16 Ministry of Health- Implementation of 2013 Health Sector Minister for Religion, Youth and Community Development, Hon.
Loujaya Toni Minister for Health, Hon.

Michael Malabag, MP Priorities State of the Economy- Future Economic Challenges and Former Minister for Treasury, Hon.
Don Polye, MP 17 36 16.05.13 16.05.13 21.06.13 22.05.13 22.05.13 23.05.13 Improved Budget Transparency 18 Ministry of Sports, Pacific Games and National Events- Status and Progress of Preparations on 2015 Pacific Games 19 Department of Education- First Quarter Report, 2013 20 Ministry of Finance- First Quarter Activity Report on Budget Execution and Reforms in Delivering government Policies 21 Ministry of Correctional Services- Current Status on Correctional Service and Department’s Development Program Update 22 Department of National Planning and Monitoring- National Agriculture Development Program (NADP) Report, 2008-2012 23 Department of Foreign Affairs and Immigration- New Challenges and New Opportunities for Growing Papua New Guinea’s Connections in a globalizing world Papua New Guinea National Commission for UNESCO, an Enhancement Capacity Building 24 Questions for Written Answers Minister for Games, Pacific Games and National Events, Hon.
Justine Tkachenko, MP 23.05.13 Minister for Finance and Acting Minister for Education, Hon.

James Marape, MP Minister for Finance, Hon.

James Marape, MP 23.05.13 28.05.13 Minister for Correctional Service, Hon.

Jim Simatab, MP 28.05.13 Minister for National Planning and Monitoring, Hon.

Charles Abel, MP 29.05.13 Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Hon.

Rimbink Pato, MP 10.07.13 Vice Minister for Education, Hon.
Gisuwat Siniwin, MP 18.07.13 We only provide the questions that were asked for Written Answers.

In the next report we hope to include the answers alongside the questions as well.

Date of question: Tuesday 19th of March, 2013 Questions asked by Hon.

Ereman Tobaining Jnr, MP.

Governor of West New Britain Province.

Questions addressed to Hon.

Byron Chan, MP.

Minister for Mining and Member for Namatanai.

Questions: 37 1.
Questions: 37 1.

Will the Minister inform this Parliament and the people of East New Britain whether Sinivit Gold Mine is categorized as a small gold mine?

2.

Will the Minister inform the Parliament that the mine will cease operation as per the conditions as stated in the agreement?

3.

Will the Minister confirm or deny that there is an exit and rehabilitation plan put in place by the operator, Niugini Gold?

4.
4.

Is the Minister aware of the action of his Department and the Mineral Resource Authority under the revised agreement to change the leaching system currently employed by the mine to a modern conservational system of the gold processing?

5.

Will the Minister direct Sinivit Gold Mine to have a contingency plan in place to address a disaster that may occurs as a result of chemicals spill into the river system?

6.
6.

Is the Minister aware that there is already evidence that the river system has been contaminated?

7.

Will the Minister confirm whether a monitoring system had been put in place to ensure compliance by the mine operator as stipulated in the agreement?

8.

Will the Minister address the concerns of the landowners and the people of East New Britain regarding the compliance audit of the Sinivit Gold Mine?

9.
9.

Will the Minister confirm or deny that a foreign owned company had taken over Sinivit Gold Mine and that the company does not have EPA registration?

Date of Question: Tuesday 19th March 2013 Questions asked my Hon.

Nixon Mangape, MP.

Member for Lagaip Pogera Questions addressed to Hon.

Byron Chan, MP.

Minister for Mining and Member for Namatanai.

Questions 1.

Is the Minister aware of the safety of the people living within the vicinity of the Porgera Gold mine?

2.
2.

Will the Minister table the report of Chief Mining Inspector in Parliament of their findings regarding the safety of the people in surrounding the communities?

3.

Will the Minister inform Parliament what actions he intends to take to address the issue of the landowners who were displaced by the mining company?

4.

What actions will the company take to address the interest of the children who are displaced by the mining company for the past 15 years?

5.
5.

Will the Minister inform Parliament of the exact time the outstanding MoU funds be paid to the landowners?

38 Date of Question: Tuesday 19th of March, 2013 Questions asked by Hon.

Francis Potape, MP.

Member for Komo Magarima Questions addressed to Hon.

Mark Maipakai, MP.

Minister for Labour and Industrial Relations.

Questions: 1.

What step has his Department take to create more employment and to reduce the number of unemployed in 2013 and beyond?

2.
2.

What is his Department's overall policy regarding localization in the country?

3.

Will the Department conduct a major audit of all work forces in Papua New Guinea, particularly in the mining, petroleum, fisheries and forestry sectors where foreigners are dominating the work force?

4.
4.

Will the Minister direct his Department to put a plan in place to establish a registry office throughout the country to allow the unemployed and university graduates to go and register their names for employment purposes?

5.

Will the Department review all foreign work permits in this country?

6.

What category of work permits are issued to foreigners in order to protect our citizens from getting employment opportunity?

Date of Question: Tuesday 26th of March 2013 Questions asked by Hon.
Louta Atoi, MP.

Member for North Bougainville Questions addressed to Hon.

Leo Dion, MP.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Inter-Governmental Relations.

Questions 1.

Can the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Inter-Government Relations confirm or deny the commitment made by the National Government under the Malagan Accord 1990, to seal the Buka ring road?

2.

If so, will the Government honour that agreement and seal that ring road on Buka Island?
Date of Questions: Tuesday 16th July, 2013 Questions asked by Hon.

Joe Sungi, MP.

Member for Nuku 39 Questions addressed to Hon.

Benny Allan, MP.

Minister for Works and Implementation Questions: 1.

Is it the fact that in May 2012 a total of K8.6 million was released by the Department of National Planning to the Department of Works for maintenance and upgrading of the Nuku to Arakos/Ame Road in Nuku District?

2.
2.

Is it also a fact that Kl million out of the K8.6 million has already been spent by the Department of Works to hire unserviceable machineries and equipment that belong to persons from the East Sepik Province.

3.

Is the Minister aware that the private company owners are related to senior officers with the Department of Works?

4.

Will the Minister instruct the Department of Works to terminate work on the Nuku to Arakos/Ame Road and transfer the remaining funds to Nuku District Treasury?
Date of Questions: Tuesday 16th of July, 2013 Questions asked by Former Hon.

Amkat Mai, MP.

Governor of West Sepik Province.

Questions addressed to Hon.

Jim Mirintoro, MP.

Minister for Communication and Information.

Questions 1.

Is it a fact that access to Internet is very expensive in this country whereas it is cheaper in Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines?

2.
2.

Will the Minister consider and put in place systems to minimize the cost so that citizens can have cheaper access to the Internet?

3.

Will the Minister consider those citizens living along the border accessing Internet from Indonesia?

Date of Questions: Tuesday 16th July 2013 Questions asked by Hon.

Philip Undialu, MP.

Member for Koroba Lake Kopiago Questions directed to Hon.

David Arore, MP.

Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology.

Questions 1.
Questions 1.

Is it a fact that most private institutions in the country are charging huge amount of money in excess of K20, 000.00 to 30,000.00 per year on tuition fees?

2.

Will the Government consider putting in place mechanisms to control the excessive fees charge by these private institutions?

3.

What is the Governments overall policy on graduate programmes for those who graduated each year from our universities and colleges?

4.
4.

Is it a fact that industries such as mining, oil, gas, fisheries and others do not have graduate programmes?

40 Parliamentary Committee Activities In the next report we will publish some of the works of committees.

Permanent Parliamentary Committee 1.

Appointments 3.

Broadcasting of Parliamentary 4.

Constitutional Laws and Acts and 1.

Hon.

Philip Undialu, MP.

(Chairman ) 2.

Hon.

Aide Ganasi, MP (D/Chairman)71 3.

Hon.

John Hickey, MP 4.

Hon.

Kelly Naru, MP 5.

Hon.

Kila Haoda, MP 6.

Hon.


Solan Mirisim, MP 7.

Hon.

William Powi, MP 5.

Culture and Tourism 1.

Hon.

Camillus Dangima, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Roy Biyama, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Westley Nukundj, MP 4.

Hon.

Isaac Waigavara, MP 5.

Hon.

Louta Atoi, MP 6.

Hon.

Mehrra M. Kipefa, MP 7.

Hon.

Titus Philemon, MP 6.

Foreign Affairs and Defence 1.

Hon.

John Simon, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Anderson Agiru, MP 3.

Hon.

Camillus Dangima, MP 4.

Hon.

Jim Kas, MP 5.

Hon.


Koi Trape, MP 71 Deputy Chairman 41 proceedings 1.

Hon.

Theo Zurenouc, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Jeffery Pesab Komal (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Noah Kool, MP 4.

Hon.

William Tongamp, MP Subordinate Legislations 1.

Hon.

Solan Mirisim, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

John Simon, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Ereman Tobaining JNR, MP 4.

Hon.

Powes Parkop, MP 6.

Economic Affairs 1.

Hon.

Ron Ganarafo, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Daniel Mona, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Joe Koim Komun, MP 4.

Hon.


Richard Mendani, MP 7.

Emergency 1.

Hon.

Isaac Waigavara, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Daniel Mona, MP D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Jeffery Pesab Komal, MP 4.

Hon.

Paias Wingti, MP 5.

Hon.

Roy Biyama, MP 7.

Law and Order 1.

Hon.

Jeffery Pesab Komal, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Tobias Kulang, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Isaac Waigavara, MP 4.

Hon.

Nixon Mangape, MP 5.

Hon.

Ron Ganarafo, MP 8.

National Parliament 1.

Hon.

Theo Zurenouc, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.


Koi Trape, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Havila Kavo, MP 4.

Hon.

Kelly Naru, MP 9.

Legislation 1.

Hon.

Theo Zurenouc, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Salio Waipo, MP (D/ Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Ereman Tobaining Jnr, MP 4.

Hon.

William Powi, MP 5.

Hon.

Nixon Mangape, MP 12.

Plans and Estimates 1.

Hon.

Joseph Lelang, MP (D/ Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Garry Juffa, MP 3.

Hon.

Jeffery Kuave, MP 4.

Hon.

Joe Lera, MP 5.

Hon.

Philip Undialu, MP 6.

Hon, Roy Biyama, MP 10.


Pensions and Retirement Benefits 1.

Hon.

Joseph Lelang, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Malakai Tabar, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Charlie Benjamin, MP 4.

James Gau, MP 5.

Julie Soso, MP 6.

Solan Mirisim, MP 13.

Privileges 1.

Hon.

Aide Ganasi, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Michael Somare, MP 3.

Hon.

Nixon Mangape, MP 11.

Private Business 1.

Hon.

Theo Zurenouc, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Gordon Westley, MP (D/ Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Bob Dadae, MP 4.

Hon.


Jeffery Pesab Komal, MP 5.

Hon.

Richard Mendani, MP 6.

Hon.

William Powi, MP 14.

Public Accounts 1.

Hon.

John Hockey, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Jeffery P Komal, MP 3.

Hon.

Delilah Gore, MP 4.

Hon.

Garry Juffa, MP 5.

Hon.

Philip Undialu, MP 6.

Hon.

Koi Trape, MP 7.

Hon.

Richard Mendani, MP 8.

Hon.

Salio Waipo, MP 9.

Hon.

Tobias Kulang, MP 10.

Hon.

William Tongamp, MP 16.

Standing Orders 1.

Hon.

Theo Zurenouc, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Anton Yagama, MP 3.


Hon.

Bob Dadae, MP 4.

Hon.

Ati Wobiro, MP 5.

Hon.

Isaac Waigavara, MP 6.

Hon.

Robert Yagama, MP 15.

Public Works 1.

Hon.

Bob Dadae, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Allan Marat, MP 3.

Hon.

Camillus Dangma, MP 4.

Hon.

Francis Potape, MP 5.

Hon.

Havila Kavo, MP 6.

Hon.

Jeffery Pesab, Komal, MP 7.

Hon.

Joe Sungi, MP 8.

Hon.

Joseph Yopyyopy, MP 9.

Hon.

Solan Mirisim, MP 10.

Hon.

Westley Nukundj, MP 11.

Anton Yagama 42 Referral Committee 1.

Administrative Services 1.


Hon.

Solan Mirisim, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Roy Biyama, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Robert Ganim, MP 4.

Hon.

Joe Lera, MP 2.

Communications 1.

Hon.

James Gau, MP (Deputy Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Charlie Benjamin, MP 3.

Hon.

Bire Kimisopa, MP 4.

Hon.

Joe Sungi, MP 4.

Education 1.

Hon.

Robert Ganim, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Julie Soso, MP 3.

Hon.

Mai Dop, MP 5.

Finance 1.

Hon.

Anton Yagama, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

William Powi, MP 3.

Hon Joe Koim Komun, MP 7.


Health and Family Welfare 1.

Hon.

Mai Dop, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Joseph Lelang, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Allan Marat, MP 4.

Hon.

Mehrra M. Kipefa, MP 8.

Inter-Government Relations 1.

Hon.

James Gau, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Lauta Atoi, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Francis Marus, MP 4.

Hon.

Bob Dadae, MP 3.

Discipline Services 1.

Hon Roy Biyama, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Anderson Aigiru, MP 3.

Hon.

Malakai Tabar, MP 4.

Hon.

Wesley Nukundj, MP 6.


Foreign Affairs and Trade 1.

Hon.

Mehrra M Kipefa, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Malakai Tabar, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Peter Ipatas, MP 4.

Hon.

Michael Somare, MP 5.

Hon.

Powes Parkop, MP 9.

Justice 1.

Hon.

John Hickey, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Francis Marus, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Kila Haoda, MP 4.

Hon.

Lauta Atoi, MP 5.

Hon.

Noah Kool, MP 10.

Lands and Environment 1.

Hon.

Wesley Nukundj, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.


Solan Mirisim, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Paias Wingti, MP 4.

Hon.

Jeffery Pesab Komal, MP 11.

Minerals and Energy 1.

Hon.

Nixon Mangape, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Ron Ganarafo, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

William Tongamp, MP 12.

Primary Resources 1.

Hon.

Joe Koim Kuman, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Tobias Kulang, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Francis Potape, MP 4.

Hon.

Nixon Mangape, MP 43 13.

Transport and Civil Aviation 3.

Special Committees 1.

Hon.


Koi Trape, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Ross Seymour, MP (D/Chair) 3.

Hon.

Titus Philemon, MP 4.

Hon.

Peter Ipatas, MP 1.

HIV/AIDS Advocacy 1.

Hon Daniel Mona, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.

Sasindra Muthuvel, MP (D/Chair) 3.

Hon.

Garry Juffa, MP 4.

Hon.

Julies Soso, MP 5.

Hon.

Philip Undialu, MP 6.

Hon Jeffery Pesab Komal, MP 7.

Hon.

Joe Koim Komun, MP 8.

Hon.

Camillus Dangima, MP 2.

Public Sector Reform And Service Delivery 1.

Hon.

Bire Kimisopa, MP (Chairman) 2.

Hon.


Garry Juffa, MP (D/Chairman) 3.

Hon.

Philip Undialu, MP 4.

Hon.

Mehrra M. Kipefa, MP 5.

Hon.

Joseph Lelang, MP 6.

Hon.


Sasindra Muthuvel, MP 44 Appendices 1.1 Memorandum of Understanding for the Open Parliament Project MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE NATIONAL PARLIAMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA (“THE PARLIAMENT”) AND TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL PAPUA NEW GUINEA INC. (“TIPNG”) OPEN PARLIAMENT: REFORM, RESTORE, MODERNISE WHEREAS: 45 A.

B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

Subject to the Constitution, the legislative power of the people is vested in the Parliament.
The Parliament is a single-chamber legislature, consisting of a number of members elected from single-member open electorates and single- member provincial electorates.

There is a Speaker and Deputy Speaker, who are members of Parliament elected by the Parliament.

The Speaker is responsible, inter alia, for upholding the dignity of the Parliament, maintaining order in it, regulating its proceedings and administering is affairs.
TIPNG is part of the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption.

TIPNG works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and strategize ways to tackle corruption and promote transparency, accountability and good governance.
Access to information about Members of Parliament and Parliamentary processes is an important pre-requisite for the empowerment of the people; it generates interest among our citizenry, and promotes transparency, accountability and best parliamentary practises.
The Parliament, through the Office of the Speaker, and TIPNG, through the Chairman of the Board of TIPNG, are desirous of establishing good governance practices by working together to promote the Speaker’s vision to restore reform and modernise Parliament through the establishment of the “Open Parliament” project.

TIPNG understands that the Parliament under the leadership of the Speaker, desires to open the Parliament to the public.

TIPNG’s “Open Parliament” project compliments this desire.
TIPNG applauds the willingness of Parliament to engage in this project.

THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1.

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to identify the objectives and activities of the “Open Parliament” project and to encourage the Parties to jointly facilitate that Project’s implementation.

46 TERM 2.

The term of this MOU is the period within which the “Open Parliament” project will be carried out.
The term commences on 1 February 2013 and ends on 31 January 2015.

FUNDING 3.

Funding for the “Open Parliament” project has been secured through an agreement between TIPNG and the European Union.

That agreement sets out the activities that are funded under the “Open Parliament” project.

OBJECTIVES 4.
OBJECTIVES 4.

The objectives of the “Open Parliament” project are to: 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Encourage Members of Parliament to share information with the public about themselves and the work they are doing as an elected representative.

Enable members of the public to have a better understanding of their elected representatives, including their roles and activities.

Provide a platform for members of the public to communicate with their elected representatives.
Provide a platform for Members of Parliament to communicate with the members of the public.

Increase the public’s awareness of the function of the Parliament, its Committees and its proceedings.

PROJECT ACTIVITIES 5.

Establish a database in TIPNG’s office recording information as described in section 5.1 and 5.2.

The information recorded is either publicly available, or voluntarily provided, through the written consent of the MP concerned.
5.1 Information on Members: 5.1.1 Contact information (for example, postal address, email and telephone numbers) 5.1.2 General Profile (for example, education, qualifications, publications, previous occupations, parliamentary service, and committee membership) 5.1.3 Election Results (including any previous election results) 5.1.4 5.1.5 Personal statements, and other information, provided by the member about him or herself Inaugural or maiden speech 47 5.1.6 Conferences, delegations and visits 5.1.7 Visits to electorate 5.1.8 Attendance during sittings of Parliament and Committees 5.1.9 How voted (for example, on motions and Bills) 5.1.10 Public statements (including media statements, or statements in Parliament) on TI(PNG) value areas: transparency, accountability, fighting corruption, good governance 5.1.11 District Support Grant and District Services Improvement Program acquittals and reports 5.2 Information on Parliamentary Business: 5.2.1 Parliamentary Sittings Schedule 5.2.2 Notice Papers 5.2.3 Bills tabled and progress of Bills 5.2.4 Committee Reports 5.2.5 Other tabled information (for example, Vision 2050, National Anti-Corruption Strategy, ratification of international instruments, regulations) 5.3 Any other information that both parties agree, in writing, to place on the database.
6.

Set up a website via which members of the public can access the database.

7.

Set up a mobile phone access mechanism where anyone can get basic data from the database using SMS.

8.

Collate, on an annual basis, the information on the database and present the report to Parliament and the public.

9.

Prepare, on request, summaries of information about a Member of Parliament from the information on the database and provide to the person requesting the information.

10.
10.

Prepare Newspaper inserts based on information collated from the database.

Members of Parliament will be invited by the Parties to contribute to this.

It is planned that every month two Members would be featured – giving a short biography of his or her background and work in Parliament.

11.

Invite Members of Parliament to take part in radio interviews.

These will focus on the work they are doing as Members.

48 12.
48 12.

Develop and implement a project communications strategy so potential users of the “Open Parliament” project outputs are aware of what the project offers and how to interact with it.

OVERSIGHT of PROJECT 13.

The “Open Parliament “project will have an oversight committee which should meet at least quarterly.

The committee will comprise representatives from, The Office of the Speaker, TIPNG and the funder, the European Union.
The role of the committee is to review, guide and advice on the implementation of the project.

CONSIDERATIONS 14.

The purpose of the Project is to inform and educate the public about the work of Members and the Parliament.

The Project is not designed to criticize individual Members of Parliament or the institution of the Parliament itself.

15.

TIPNG will not be expressing its opinions or the opinions of its members on this database.

REVIEW AND VARIATION 16.


The terms of this MOU may be reviewed at any time following a request in writing by one Party to do so.

17.

Following such a review, the terms of the MOU may be varied, but only where there is agreement by both Parties.

TERMINATION 18.

This MOU may be terminated by either Party providing two-week written notice.

COMMITMENT TO PARTNERSHIP 19.

We the undersigned have read and agreed with the terms of this MOU and will work in partnership to fulfill its objectives.
49 1.2 Speakers Key Note Address on the Occasion of the Signing of the MoU This gathering today marks the beginning of a significant partnership I, believe, that will go a long way to develop a truly democratic parliament that is OPEN, TRANSPARENT and ACCESSIBLE to the citizens of Papua New Guinea and the world community.

Today, the Parliament will consolidate a significant partnership with the Transparency International PNG Chapter and the European Union Delegation.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with TIPNG and EU for the “OPEN PARLIAMENT PROJECT” is indeed important because it is one of the mediums through which my Vision for the Parliament will be realized.

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Before we proceed with the signing, please, allow me to share with you my VISION for the Parliament as a platform for the event that will take place today.
Since I took office as Speaker, my team and I have been working diligently to craft a Vision to reform the Parliament and in turn be a catalyst for national transformation.

I am indeed excited and motivated to share with you our vision on this occasion, because, as I understand, the Open Parliament Project will be one of the mediums to nurture and materialize our vision.

Therefore, I thank you all, and more particularly - Transparency International PNG Chapter and the European Union Delegation.
Also, we offer special gratitude to Centre for Democratic Institute (CDI) of Canberra, Australia, for their unfading support and other distinguished potential partners who are present here today.

I am more than encouraged with your presence as it is an indication that you are as keen as I am to see change in our Parliament.

The PNG National Parliament is the mother of all institutions, a symbol of collective wisdom and a pinnacle of people’s power.
However, as you are aware, its integrity has been eroded over the years.

An internal compliance investigation, which I instituted, and a joint Assessment conducted by Queensland and Solomon Islands Parliaments have identified endemic and systemic problems that seriously undermine the integrity of the House.

In this sense, the need for reform and restore the House is more pressing than ever before.
50 One of the key problems has been the lack of CIVIC EDUCATION on the ROLE of the Parliament and the Parliamentarians over the years.

Consequently, the public has developed misconstrued perceptions of the ROLE of the parliamentarians.
Our people including the Parliamentarians themselves have developed a strong perception of the Members of Parliament as “Project Managers and Cash Deliverers” as opposed to their mandated and most central role as Law Makers or Legislators, overseers of the executive government and the bureaucracy that is expected to deliver and representatives of the people on the Floor of Parliament.

Ladies and Gentlemen!


This serious misconception has ultimately exerted unbearable and increasing pressure on our Parliamentarians, who, in trying to manage this expectation end up duplicating the role of Bureaucracy – the delivering agent.

In doing so, our Political Leaders are forced to compromise their central roles under the pressure to deliver projects and cash.
To fend off this pressure, the former governments introduce the concept of DSIP funds, so that the parliamentarian is at least seen to be delivering something.

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The escalating largess of greed and corruption that threaten to strangle our young nation, is the sense of my argument, largely stems fundamentally from the mismatch of the ROLE of Parliamentarians and the Delivering agent – the bureaucracy.
There is total confusion – and under this cloud of confusion, corruption is pervading our bureaucratic system more than elsewhere.

Our nation is falling prey to a massive bureaucratic systems that delivers less or none and consumes more.

Ladies and Gentlemen!

If we are to fix our Nation, we must first fix this particular problem.

The need to shift our mind-set from “Politicians as Cargo Cult Leaders” to them as Law Makers is critical, if we are to suppress and strangle the spirit of corruption.
This calls for every responsible agency and citizen to take on a collective and cohesive FIGHT to EDUCATE our people on the importance of Parliamentarian mandated to make law as well as to scrutinise the Executive government and the delivering agents.
In the like manner, there is a need for the Parliamentarians to be educated on their mandated roles, and in particular to legislate and sanction reforms in the Bureaucratic system - to make the bureaucracy become more accountable, and make it deliver services.

It is the role of the bureaucracy to deliver services – whilst it is the role of the Politicians to make the Bureaucracy deliver.
In this regard, whilst the MOU which will be signed today, focuses on the “OPEN PARLIAMENT” project, I would further like to believe that the MOU will provide an initial framework for our partnership that will go a long way in supporting my vision to restore the role of the parliamentarians and make laws and reforms that will make our bureaucracy work.

Ladies and Gentlemen!

I must state that my dream is bigger than just a conclave vision to transform our Parliament.
My Vision links directly to our Government’s National Vision to restore and reform PNG into a modern prosperous Nation.

I took up the challenge to become a political leader because I aspired, as with many young Papua New Guineans, to see our nation transformed from a backward, underdeveloped and Third World Condition to a Nation of Financial Freedom and Social Prosperity.

This is also the dream for every genuine Papua New Guinean.
I see the price tag for such a dream – sacrifice and commitment, and ABOVE ALL I SEE UNITY AS THE PILLAR AND FOUNDATION for achieving our collective dream.

51 In this greater national picture, Ladies and Gentlemen, the Parliament undoubtedly plays the ENGINE ROOM role to drive the changes many of us aspire for our country.

The National Parliament is the HUB for National Transformation Activity.
It is the single most important entity through which noble dreams of great men and women are birthed out and translated into reality through the laws that it makes.

GRANT VISION – RESTORE, REFORM AND MODERNIZE Having made these remarks, I wish to touch on the Vision for the Parliament.

Let me begin with a couple of quotes to set our vision in context.

An old saying from the Bible states: "PEOPLE WITHOUT VISION PERISH - They die!

– They cease to exist.


In this sense, AN ORGANIZATION OR A NATION WITHOUT A VISION FOR THAT MATTER IS DEAD.

It also means that LIFE IS FOUND IN A VISION.

This also means, where there is no Vision, there is no direction, hence no strategy and subsequently no results.

In another part, the saying goes: WRITE THE VISION DOWN SO THAT THOSE WHO SEE IT WILL RUN WITH YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE FINISHING-LINE.

This means, if we do have a vision, then we are to WRITE it out and share with those who are with us.
Today, I am invigorated because, we have a vision.

I am further enthralled because you will not only HEAR ME TALK ABOUT MY VISION today, but as partners, you have already began the process of WRITING THE VISION AND TRANSLATING IT as it is happening today through one of the mediums - TIPNG“Open Parliament” Project.

This is a remarkable beginning.


More so, my administration, with the help of Centre for Democratic Institute is already translating the vision into a corporate plan which will be completed by next month.

From this, will emanate a complete overall of the Parliament’s Corporate Structure.

These documents will be guiding us towards our dream of “a Restored, Reformed and Modernized Parliament.
Nonetheless, the task of writing the Vision is one but making others take ownership of the Vision is another and implementing is yet another.

Last year, after my election as Speaker, I announced the state of the National Parliament and expressed my desire to help fix it.

To date I am still overwhelmed by the dilapidating condition of the Parliament.

But let me give you my assurance, I have committed myself to this cause, and with our collective efforts, we can fix it.
As I alluded to earlier, my desire to fix the Parliament was captured in three (3) words: “TO RESTORE, REFORM AND MODERNIZE” the National Parliament Papua New Guinea so that all its systems are fully functional and delivering expected outcomes.

This vision has been conceived at the backdrop of pressing realities and experiences which I have personally encountered.
Firstly, the vision was conceived as a result of my own frustrations and difficulties, which I encountered during my last term as the Member of Parliament.

When I was an ordinary citizen, I held a different view of what the Parliament would be.

I regarded the Parliament as the most sacred, highly revered and totally dignified Institution on the Land.

I held the view that serving the nation in and through this Institution, even as a tea boy or a grass-cutter was the noblest and most honorable task.
52 This Institution makes Laws that give our nation its identity and its sovereignty.

This Institution, in my opinion, was the cradle of uncompromising moral, ethical and professional standards – because the House produces laws and laws fundamentally set Standards and Standards govern human behaviors for the collective good of every citizen.

My perception finally led me to enter politics.


I won the election in 2007 and as I stepped into the Precincts of the most Honorable House, got sworn in, and took up my role as a Legislature, my perception drastically changed.

I was given a tiny Office with no computer, no printer, no internet service and no stationary.

Ladies and gentlemen!


Least did I expect of more serious problems awaiting me as a first time politician – the problems that would radically alter my original perception of the parliament and derail my central role as a Parliamentarian.

To name a few, I noticed that the notice papers on bills were not circulated on time.

The Bills were not properly debated but bulldozed through at the whim of the executive government.

The standing orders of the Parliament were being seriously manipulated and tempered.
I was part of a Parliamentary Committee that never functioned.

MPs could not be reached because of any internet service connections.

No toilet papers in the toilets, power black outs, air-condition not working, people lying around aimlessly doing nothing, betel-stain, smoking in wrong places, falling security standards – The list is endless.

I do not wish to wear you down with my frustrations.
However, if you want to be an agent for change, then you must be angry enough about that which is not right to make it right.

As I struggle to find the meaning of my responsibility, I began to ask the following questions: Why am I here?

What really am I supposed to do?

What does the Parliament exist for?

What is the role of the Parliament?

Ladies and Gentlemen!


As I began to ask these questions, I could feel the vacuum – the disconnect that existed between a Parliamentarian’s Mandated Role and the Parliament.

I could feel the disconnect between myself as a mandated leader and Parliamentary Service systems that were supposed to serve and equip me to deliver my responsibility better.

In essence, I could feel the disconnect that elected members encountered since the inception of the Parliament.
There was no rhythm in our Parliamentary music and no coordination in our movements and actions.

We ONLY come for a MERE PARLIAMENT SESSIONS to endorse some preconceived government agendas.

As with many Parliamentarians, my role was reduced to mere electoral duties - yet to the contrary, I had nothing or not much to deliver and the term wind up.

During the last election campaign, I was criticized for not delivering this and not delivering that.

Is that what I was elected for – to deliver services?
Surely not, ladies and gentlemen.

As time went by, consciousness of an MP’s central role a Law Maker and the overseer derailed as I began to become overwhelmed by my district development needs and the demands exerted on me by my voters.

I am sure, many MPs, like me, have lost focus of their main role as legislators as they struggle with electoral demands and issues.
53 On the 15 of August 2011, at about 3.00pm, as the Minister for Education, I began to express my frustrations bitterly on the floor of Parliament.

On that day I raised my voice and shouted aloud: “THIS HOUSE IS CURSED!

IT HAS BECOME CAGE OF OPPRESSIVE AND SUPPRESSIVE SPIRITS AN A DEN OF DEMONIC ACTIVITIES.

WE MUST DESTROY IT AND BUILD A NEW ONE”.

Little, did I know then, that I would be in this very Seat today to drive the change that I demanded on that day.
No of course, we will not tear the Parliament building down, but the message was clear.

We needed a change – a change that must be radical and transformative.

I am thrilled to announce today that the journey towards that destination of CHANGE has begun.

And you and me coming together today is a sure testimony of the eminent change that is coming into the Parliament which will subsequently trickle to the nation – turning our Nation around on to the path of purpose and prosperity.

Ladies and Gentlemen!


My VISION to see a restored Parliament began to take form and shape during the first two months of my term in Office as the Speaker.

My recent contacts and experiences with CDI and Queensland Parliament have also played a significant part in solidifying my desire to see a transformed, well-resourced modern Parliament.

Ladies and Gentlemen!


My uttermost plea to you all is for us to pool our talents, our resources and whatever we can bring and make sense of each other’s ‘contribution to restore the dignity and the honorability of our Country’s Highest Institution.

Today, I pray - you do two things after you have heard me share with you.

Firstly, I invite you to visualize how a restored, reformed and a modernized Parliament will look like and subsequently a restored, reformed, and modernized PNG.
Secondly, I invite you to articulate the ideas as they take form in you and ask if there is something that you can do to help restore the Integrity of the Parliament.

MY VIEW OF A RESTORED, REFORMED AND MODERNISED PARLIAMENT Ladies and gentlemen!

Let me now take a few moments to share with you how I imagine our Parliament should be like.

Chamber Services  I see Parliament where MPs are making Laws – important laws that protect and govern our nation.
The most fundamental responsibility, we MPs are mandated by the people to make laws.

 I would like to see a Parliament where Committee Systems are fully functional.

This is where individual MPs are able to meaningfully discharge their mandated duties - to provide oversight over the bureaucracy and the executive government.

I want to see a Parliament that is run through the Committee Systems whereby important matters including Bills are endorsed through the committee systems.
I want to promote a Parliament as the bastion of peoples’ power where matters and bills are thoroughly debated and resolution reached based on true democracy.

  54    I want to see a Parliament that promote public debates on important matters and Bills.

I want the civil society to actively participate in decision making.

For all of these to happen, I want to see the Parliamentary support systems not only deliver the required services, but at high Standard.
I want to see a highly disciplined parliament.

I want a Parliament that strictly maintains punctuality where all MPs are attending sessions.

I want a Parliament where sessions operate on Annual Calendar.

   Let us visualize a Parliament where Standing orders are not manipulated and tempered.

  I see a Parliament where conducts of all MPs are maintained at high Standard.
I am seeing a Parliament where notice papers go out a month in advance so that members have enough time to digest and prepare for constructive debate.

I want us to see a Parliament where HANSARD reports are accurate, published, and made available strictly on time.

Whatever it takes to make this happen must be done.

  Let us visualize a parliament that promotes thriving, positive inter- parliamentary relationships for the purpose of transferring appropriate knowledge other benefits.
I want to see report on every overseas trips being table at Parliament.

There are many more that you can add to this list.

 Support Services When I visualize a Restored, Reformed and Modernized Parliamentary Support Services;  I see a robust, stringent and disciplined Financial Management practice.

Program-based budget must be promoted and disbursement of funds done strictly on program-based appropriation.
 Procurement of goods and services comply with Public Finance Management Act and financial guidelines.

 I see an uncompromising Standard of Security Services which makes parliament the exemplary institution for person, property and information security.

I see a Parliament installed with the latest information technology.

We must have a functioning parliament website that is open and accessible.
In a world where advanced technology is at our fingertips, amazingly, the Highest Institution in the Land does not have these services.

Something has terribly gone wrong somewhere in the administration.

I see a robust, functioning research, information and library services, where information is readily available.

I see an “Open Parliament” where essential information about the parliament are made accessible to all citizens.

This is where TIPNG and European Union support comes in.
I would like to see our future leaders - our students from all over the country visit their Parliament and broaden their understanding of our Parliamentary Democracy.

    55   I would like to see schools from remote areas being sponsored by business houses and MPs to visit the Parliament during sessions.

I want the parliament that promotes education and learning as essential tools passed on to our children, for national success.
I see a clean, tidy, hygienic, and well- respected physical setting, where smoking, drinking alcohol & betel-nut chewing are prohibited within the Parliament precincts.

Workforce (Human Resources)  When I visualize a Restored and Reformed workforce, I see a rationalized workforce with reduced wastage – currently, there is abuse and        wastage of human resources.

I see an active, vibrant performing workforce.


I see a workforce with clear succession plan I see a work force where training underpins our drive to par with rest of the world.

I see a respected, revered and dignified workforce who must be fairly rewarded for their service, where their welfares of the staff are well- taken care of and staffs are happy, content and satisfied.

I see a workforce that is of high standard in terms of punctuality and performance.
It is my dream to restore dignity to every member of the workforce.

I see a workforce that is intelligent, sharp, and quick in thinking, refined in attitude, and full of wisdom because what comes out from the Parliament affects the nation significantly.

Moral Standard The Parliament is the standard bearer.

I strongly believe in the principle of Arrow Head Leadership.

Everything rises and falls by leadership.

The leadership is like the Head of our Body.

If the Head is bad, the whole body disintegrates.


To me, the Parliament is the Head of our Nation.

If the head does not function as it supposed to, then the whole Nation disintegrates.

Moral fabric of our Parliament is the core element that must hold the Institution in its position as the symbol of our NATIONAL UNITY, National identity, our sovereignty and our PROGRESS.
In all of these, Parliamentarians and the Parliamentary staff are the face of moral values, principles and standards that underpin the governance of our nation.

I am very much aware and continually challenged that I am serving in an Institution that DEMANDS STANDARD.

I must warn that, as we progress, the Parliament will become increasingly unpleasant for evil and immoral activities to survive.
I have already informed my administration that we must be prepared to accept reform and adjust our attitudes to adapt to the coming changes and lead by example.

All defects and deformities carried in our attitudes and systems must be radically reformed to conform to the 56 standard, which we are advocating.

Ladies and Gentlemen!

I must state that a restored and reformed Parliament will come out of restored and reformed individual members of the Parliament workforce and the Parliamentarians.
Therefore, I ask you, ladies and gentlemen, to see with me a Parliament that is FOUNDED FIRMLY ON MORAL AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLES FIRMLY FOUNDED ON CHRISTIAN FAITH   See with me a Parliament, where work attitude and professional ethics will be governed and influenced by Higher Principles drawn from the infallible Word of God.

 Visualize with me a Parliament where the Fear of God will be restored as the Foundation upon which our Nation must be built.
  I encourage you to see a Parliament where every staff and the Members of Parliament are restored to the Creator.

In brief, I see a nation being constructed on sure foundation of our Christian heritage.

INVITATION TO PARTNERS & CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS Our vision to restore the integrity of the Parliament has sparked substantial interests amongst international and national agencies like the Centre for Democratic Institute, Queensland Parliament, TIPNG, European Union and UN.
Hence, it is incumbent on us (the Parliament) to conduct critical assessment of their interest and tailor their projects towards our overall vision and turn them into our advantage.

With these, I now invite you all; development partners, Non- Governmental Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, Churches, Media and concerned citizens of Papua New Guinea to come with me in this journey to fulfill our collective dream of a restored, reformed and modernized parliament and a prosperous PNG.
Our dreams, I am convinced, are not ambitious.

They are attainable and can be achieved.

Therefore, I now invite you to join me and my administrations on this journey to restore our house, in order to restore and rebuild our Nation.

With this, I now acknowledge TIPNG and EU as partners in initiating and facilitating the OPEN PARLIAMENT Project.
I officially welcome TIPNG as the implementer and EU as the funder of the Open Parliament project to the signing of the memorandum of understanding with me representing the National Parliament.

I look forward to having more partners in supporting the work before us.

Thank you and May God bless our Parliament.

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