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TAMBARAN JULY - AUGUST 2022 Edition#12 update PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES P A R LI A MENTAR Y S E R VIC E S PICTURED are Parliamentary Service female staff with Her Excellency Lady Emeline Tufi Dadae at a Breakfast with a Lady event on women and leadership; hosted by EVE PNG, Papua New Guinea’s first Christian women’s magazine held at the Hilton Hotel in August.

Read story on page 11.

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PS hosts Induction Week INSIDE THIS ISSUE House Notes............ page 2 Clerk’s Message...... page 3 News & Events........ page 4 Post Cards............... page 5 Photo Stories........... page 6&7 Profiles..................... Vox Pops.................. page 8 page 9 Tips & Updates........ page 10 Engagement............. page 11 Sports....................... page 12 (MPs) (PS) THE PARLIAMENTARY Service Induction Week hosted a successful for about 100 Members of program Parliament the first following meeting of the 11th National Parliament in August with the theme “Ushering in 50 years of Nationhood”.
The four-day program saw presentations by divisional heads on chamber and clerical services available for MPs to access to perform their roles and responsibilities effectively as legislators and committee members on the first day.
This was followed by presentations the next day by representatives from key government departments and statutory agencies such as the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council, First Legislative Council, Ombudsman Commission, departments of Justice external and Attorney General, Auditor General, Education, Health, Finance, Treasury Information Communication and and Technology.
Other stakeholders PNG Business Council and the PNG Chamber of Mining and Petroleum were also given a day each to host information sessions for the MPs.

Selected also showcased their products and services at an exhibition which was set up for the MPs to visit during the week.
Induction Week Chairman of (IWC) Elesallah Matatier Committee said he was satisfied with the outcome of the program and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of everyone who all played an important part in making it a successful one.

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p g H O U S E N O T E S PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES P A R LI A MENTAR Y S E R VIC E S CARVED HEAD TABLE | Pictured is the carved Kwila head table in the State Function Room which is situated in the C-Wing of Parliament House.

As the prominent feature in this striking room, the table which measures at 10.24 metres has an intricately carved front panel, featuring a typical traditional fishing, agriculture and village life in the different parts of the country.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Services The hourglass ...a feature of parliament © COPYRIGHT All editorial material and artwork in Tambaran Update is the property of the Parliamentary Service and must not be duplicated in another publication or promotion without written permission as it is subject to Papua New Guinea’s Copyright Law.
CONTACT US Telephone: 3277419 or 3277504 Email: mediadivision.parliament@gmail.com ISBN: 978-9980-909-27-5 THE HOURGLASS, sometimes referred to as a sand clock or a sandglass is like any other timepiece used to measure the passage of time.
Hourglasses might seem likely to have become as out-dated as sundials with the invention of regular clocks and, even ‘Selfie Contest’ THE NATIONAL PARLIAMENT OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA NATIONAL PARLIAMENT more, with digital time becoming easily available on our phones, computers and other devices.

And yet they can still be found in use, even if in a self-consciously old-fashioned way such as parliaments in many countries including Papua New Guinea.
There is one which sits on the Clerks Table located in the centre of the Chamber of Parliament; a symbolic feature of the Big House.

Set at two (2) minutes duration, the hourglass is used as the primary means of timing the division or a vote for the passing of Bills, elections etc, as and when required.

An electronic timer is however used during Question Time.
A typical hourglass comprises two glass bulbs connected vertically by a narrow neck that allows a regulated flow of a substance (historically sand) from the upper bulb to the lower one.

The first hourglass is said to have been invented by a French monk called Liutprand in the 8th century AD.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Services Entry Submitted by: THE NATIONAL PARLIAMENT OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA KALEICHRIS MAHA Assistant Librarian-Serial MY FAVOURITE feature is this plant on the reception table of the library.

Lush greenery always adds life to any room.

DO YOU have a favourite feature or view of the Parliament House?
Why not take a selfie with this feature or view in the background, write in 25 words or less why you say so and submit for a chance to win a “surprise prize” and have your photo published in a future edition of the Tambaran Update.
Send your entry to: mediadivision.parliament@gmail.com 2 #knowyourparliament #knowyourparliament COLLABORATION: ““Collaborate with people you can learn from.” - PHARRELL | JULY - AUGUST 2022 TAMBARAN UPDATEWELCOME to the July - August edition of our bi-monthly internal newsletter Tambaran Update and what an eventful two months it has been; with a successful Induction Week for the new Members of Parliament (MPs) and the official opening of the 11th National Parliament.We bring to you updates of the Parliamentary Service (PS) news and events, with the regulars including “TechTalk” with the ITC Team, “Profiles” featuring staff and “Engagement” which highlights the participation of the Service in events and activities with external stakeholders.
Our must-reads are the Clerk’s Message on Page 3, Human Resource Management (HRM) Update on Page 10, the photospreads on Pages 6 and Page 7 featuring events and programs happening at Parliament House and Voxpops on Page 9 regarding views from staff on the theme of the 11th National Parliament which is “Ushering in 50 years of Nationhood”.
Your participation and contribution to our publication is always encouraged and welcomed; and we would like to thank those staff who take the time to respond to questionnaires and share their stories and photos.We trust that you will enjoy this edition, as much as we did, putting it together.Until next time, happy reading!

H O U S E N O T E S NOTICEBOARD Hon.

Pomat appointed 18th Speaker in joined to congratulate Hon.

Job Pomat, CMG, MP SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT HON.


Job Pomat, CMG, MP is the 18th Speaker of Parliament for this 11th National Parliament, following his re-election to office on Tuesday 9th August, 2022.

Upon his election, he said “Honourable members I want to take this time to say thank you for this great honour to serve once again as the Speaker for the 11th National Parliament.” Prime Minister Hon.
James Marape ,MP the Speaker for his appointment soon after the Speaker took his chair and proceeded with the session.

“Mr Speaker, let me on behalf of the Parliament and the Government side, acknowledge that you have received the absolute mandate from the Parliament, and offer our fullest congratulations.” On Tuesday 30th of August, 2022 Hon.
Pomat then officially opened the proceedings for the 11th National Parliament inviting the Chief Justice, His Honour Gibuna Gibbs Salika and His Excellency, the Governor- General, Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae who officiated at the event.
CLERK’S in USHERING in 50 years of Nationhood Welcome one and all to the 11th National Parliament, the term of Parliament which Independence the 50th will usher Anniversary of our country, Papua New Guinea It is with great appreciation and satisfaction that I acknowledge the collective efforts of everyone involved in enabling what was a successful Induction Week and Official Opening of a brand new term of Parliament.
Thank you for rising up to the occasion of delivering exceptional parliamentary service, in the Chamber as well as behind the scenes with the essential clerical and administrative support.

Let us continue to uphold that same spirit of collaborative zeal and drive to initiate the necessary preparations in all respective divisions to action work plans and deliver the desired outcomes for this great institution for the remaining quarter of the year.
I would like to encourage everyone to take responsibility for your work, be committed and show up and deliver on time.

Here are 10 things you can take on board that require zero talent but an determined attempt on your part, to help you improve your overall performance as we usher in 50 years of nationhood; 1.

Punctuality – being on time just requires for you to go to sleep early, so you can wake up early, thus turn up for work early.

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Work Ethic – having a set of values centred on the importance of work and determination or desire to work hard, helps you decide what is and isn’t acceptable to do at work.

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Effort – making an attempt teaches us that we can do more than we thought and keeps us focused on success.

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Body Language - developing a positive body language helps us to be open and approachable to others, hence helps create relationships and build team spirit.
Message KALA AUFA Clerk of Parliament in to success through networking, 5.

Energy - having positive energy helps us to make connections and build relationships thus become more productive and efficient.

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Attitude – having an optimistic attitude leads the workplace; remember you are responsible for your own positive work culture and professional development.

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Passion – finding an internal motivator or driving force to do something meaningful or make a positive difference helps keep us stay motivated, focused and productive.

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Being coachable – willing to accept feedback and learning about ways to improve our performance, adds more value to our work environment.

to do more 9.

Do extra than you are required shows your capability and dedication and can earn you extra rewards and experience.

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Being prepared – making time to prepare for work demonstrates discipline, commitment and professionalism and is key to success.

All the best until the next edition.
recognition, - willing f o s g n s u M i t o c s a M e h t e c a M 10 things that require zero talent to do to usher in 50 years of Nationhood JULY- AUGUST 2022 TAMBARAN UPDATE | 3 N E W S & E V E N T S P O S T C A R D S Business sector hosts National Development Summit 2022 THE BUSINESS sector under the theme “National Building is Everyone’s Business” delivered a series of presentations from the Business Council of PNG, Exxon Mobil, Employers Federation PNG, Manufacturers Council PNG and SME Corporation to Members of Parliament at the second day of the Induction Week program held at Parliament House in August.
Topics covered included an outlook for the next five years, social enterprising, standards, upstream and downstream opportunities and investing in districts and provinces amongst others.

A number of businesses, including Bank of South Pacific, Telikom, Digicel, NasFund and others are exhibiting their products and services at the weeklong event.

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Job Pomat, CMG, MP and the Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea Sir Gibuna Gibbs Salika, KBE with the Governor-General of Papua New Guinea His Execellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae GCL GCMG KStJ captured during the opening prayer of the Official opening of the 11th National Parliament in August.

The prayer was led by Reverend, Bernard Siai, Moderator of the United Church in PNG.
Photo : Parliamentary Media Services Parliamentary Committees Secretariat conducts two-day training b. Library and research staff who can support MPs to take effective action on key issues by keeping them well-informed; c. Public Communications and Outreach staff who can work with MPs and the to be more Committee Secretariat effectively engaged with the public in the work of Parliament; and d. ICT infrastructure upgrade to improve process and systems, thus raise the standard of Parliamentary service.
The training topics covered the Roles and functions of the Parliamentary Committees in Papua New Guinea’s democracy, Principles of effective Committees and Parliamentary Committees of PNG National Parliament to Preparing to work with the new Parliamentary Committees during the 11th of Parliament, Procedural and Administrative Support, Setting up and conducting an Inquiry and Engaging Citizens and Civil Society in the work of Committees.
Research Services for Committee Producing Committees, Reports, and the Next Steps for Committee Staff and Parliamentary Staff are the other topics.

Facilitators from UNDP, the Queensland Parliament, New Zealand Parliament, Solomon Islands Parliament and Fiji Parliament were invited to share their experiences and contribute to the training.

PARLIAMENTARY Service staff take a group photo with their counterparts from Solomon Islands, Fiji and BHOR.
- Photo by : Parliamentary Media Services MORE than 50 officers from various divisions within the Parliamentary Service attended a two–day training on “Committees in Parliament: Professional for Parliamentary Staff” Development coordinated the Parliamentary by Committee Secretariat and facilitated by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
This training was part of the UNDP Parliamentary Strengthening Project funded by the Australian Government ($1.5 AUD), to provide assistance for the five-year Parliamentary Partnership (Twinning) Agreement between the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea and the Bougainville House of Representatives (BHOR) signed in Arawa, in 2021.

Outcomes of the training were aimed at strengthening the capacities of key parts of the Parliamentary Service to assist MPs to discharge their mandates, in particular; a.
Committee Secretariat staff who assist Parliamentary Committees to do their work; HARDWORKING: “With hard work and dedication, anything is possible.” -TIMOTHY WEAH 4 | JULY - AUGUST 2022 TAMBARAN UPDATE N E W S & E V E N T S P O S T C A R D S Madang Provincial Assembly Parliamentary Committees Secretariat conducts two-day training THE OFFICIAL Swearing in Ceremony of the Governor for Madang, Hon.

Ramsey Pariwa, MP inside the Madang Provincial Assembly, witnessed by Hon.
Bryan Kramer, MP Madang Open and Hon.

Kessey Sawang, MP Rai Coast.

Photo : Parliamentary Media Services Jiwaka MPs swearing in ceremony HARDWORKING: “With hard work and dedication, anything is possible.” -TIMOTHY WEAH HON.

JOE Kuli, Member for Anglimp South Waghi, at the Swearing in Ceremony for Jiwaka Members of Parliament.

Photo : Parliamentary Media Services NOTICE A post card from...
PARLIAMENTARY Service staff who have gone on duty travel abroad or in the provinces are invited to submit a photo taken in or outside the respective parliament or assembly buildings, they have visited.

The photos must include a brief description of the people, the location, the event/occasion and the time captured, as well as mention the photographer.

A selection of photos will be chosen each edition to be featured on this page.

Late Hon.
Late Hon.

Nakin, MP lies in state at Parliament House Service former Member PARLIAMENTARY staff participated in the Lie-in-State ceremony of for North the the Late Hon.

William Bougainville, Nakin, MP in the Grand Hall of Parliament House.

Pictured are officers from the Bills & Papers Division paying their final respects and security officers as pallbearers.
- Photos by Parliamentary Media Service JULY- AUGUST 2022 TAMBARAN UPDATE | 5 INDUCTION WEEK for Members of the 11th National Parliament EILEEN Tony and Paul Baeo, attendants with the Serjeant-At- Arms Division on duty at the PNG Business Council display booths during the Members Induction Week at Parliament House.

- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service SECURITY officers Billy Gamu and Josephine Pinia on duty at the main entrance of Parliament House during the Induction Week.
- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service PNG BUSINESS Council display booths at the Induction Week included business houses and state enterprises such as Telikom PNG, St John’s Ambulance, IBBM, Theodist, Blue 7 Team, Bank of South Pacific and Nasfund.

- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service RANKY Sam Manlel, a Parliamentary Officer with the Table and Procedural Office assisting the Parliamentary Media Service team to do test shots for a photoshoot for Members of Parliament.
- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service KALA Aufa Clerk, of Parliament, Basil Kambuliagen, Deputy Clerk-Chamber Services and Richard Whitchurch Deputy Clerk-Corporate and Support Services at the official opening of the Induction Week program.

- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service DOGODO Lewa from the Building Maintenance and Technical Services Division puttting up banners in preparation for the Induction Week.
- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service 6 | JULY - AUGUST 2022 TAMBARAN UPDATE BOUGAINVILLE House of Representatives (BHOR) participants at the UNDP Professional Development for Parliamentary Staff training coordinated by the Parliamentary Service Committees Secretariat in August.

- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service SPEAKER of Parliament Hon.

Job Pomat, CMG, MP takes a photo with Rev.


Bernard Siai, Moderator of the United Church in Papua New Guinea, who said the opening prayer at the first meeting of the 11th National Parliament at Parliament House in August.

- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service PARLIAMENTARY Media Service staff at a video editing training conducted by Greater Sunrise Productions facilitator Dickson Sorariba in August.

- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service SPEAKER of Parliament Hon.
Job Pomat, CMG, MP takes a photo with Members of Parliament who were declared after the first meeting of the 11th National Parliament at Parliament House, after their swearing in ceremony in August.

- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service CATERING Division staff serving the Prime Minister Hon.

James Marape and Mrs Rachel Marape at the State Function Room during the Official Opening of the 11th National Parliament in August.
- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service HUMAN Resource Management staff Margaret Iramu receives a copy of the Parliamentary Service bi-monthly newsletter Tambaran Update.

- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service JULY- AUGUST 2022 TAMBARAN UPDATE | 7 P R O F I L E S Come visit my WORKSPACE Meet Manase Thahu…a plumber who helped build Parliament House Manase Thahu Supervisor Buildings Maintenance and Technical Services Division.
MANASE Thahu, a plumber by trade is Parliamentary Service’s Supervisor for the Building Maintenance and Technical Services Division from Bukawa, Morobe Province who was the construction of Papua New Guinea’s Parliament House 42 years ago.

involved in Manase as a young plumber at Parliament House in 1980s in Morobe Province Manase’s career as a plumber began after completing his training at a local technical school in 1979.
He started work with Fletcher Morobe Construction Ltd, a leading New Zealand building contractor.

He later moved to Port Moresby in early 1980 when Fletcher won the contract to construct the Parliament House building.

Now at the age of 60, Manase recalls the first day at work when his team began the mammoth task of laying out the foundations for the piping and groundwork for such a massive structure as this iconic building.
“This whole place was bushy; it was like we had come to clean a garden for the first time,” he said.

“We had to cut the grass and chop down trees, and got machines to come in and remove the tree stumps.” Manase worked alongside 1,000 other Movers Shakers & Congratulations TO SIRRINGTON Bihude and Malcom Kego on the birth of their new baby; What is your view on “Ushering in 50 years of Nationhood”?
TO Samantha Nuaku for being appointed as the new Employment Relations and Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Officer in the Human Resource Management Division; TO HILARY Malai for being appointed as the new Project Officer to the Office of the Clerk; TO ANTONETTE Nandun for being appointed as the new Administrative Assistant to Parliamentary Media Services Papua New Guineans as a general plumbing and drainage apprentice who worked his way up to lead hand, foreman and then supervisor.
When the Parliament House was completed in 1984, Manase was offered a position to work with the Service and has been here ever since.

He has clocked in 42 years with the Service and has one final major project to complete (new water system) before retirement.

Parliamentary Service has new GESI Officer SAMANTHA Nuaku is the new Employment Relations and Gender Equity and Social Inclusion officer with Parliamentary Service’s (PS) Human Resource Management (HRM) Division.
She was previously employed with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Immigration in the Legal Branch as a para-legal officer before moving to the Policy Branch to serve as a monitoring and evaluation officer.

Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Works from the University of Papua New Guinea and since graduating has worked for Department of Justice and Attorney General and Department of Personal Management.

“When I was at DPM, I was attached to the GESI branch as a GESI officer.
My current role is in line with my previous engagement and policy,” she said.

“The GESI policy outlines issues to do with social and welfare to do with human resources within the organisation, including people living with disability, HIV/AIDS and gender issues.” Samantha said she has outlined a work plan to do sensitisation for each division with the Service to make staff more aware of the GESI Policy and its purpose.
She said this is to educate staff, after required approvals, staff on what GESI is, its roles and responsibilities and what we plan to achieve moving forward.

“We hope to get some policies in place with regards to gender-based violence, people living with HIV/AIDS and others, so as to help our staff concerned in our organisation,” she said.
SAMANTHA NUAKU Gender Equity and Social Inclusion officer Human Resource Management Division ACCOUNTABILITY: “Accountability breeds response―ability.” ― STEPHEN R. COVEY 8 | JULY - AUGUST 2022 TAMBARAN UPDATE V O X P O P S FLASH BACK What is your view on “Ushering in 50 years of Nationhood”?

Every issue, we interview Parliamentary Service staff to gauge their opinions on a topical issue or event.
Below, we feature six of our colleagues sharing their views on the theme for the 11th National Parliament which is “Ushering in 50 years of Nationhood” and what is means for them.

WENNER COHILL Executive Director Parliamentary Committee Secretariat WARE KARI Executive Secretary Office of the Speaker KILA KARO Senior Protocol Officer Sergeant-At Arms Division in AS AN officer serving this great institution, I feel the theme indicates how far we have come as a Parliamentary Service.
This could also mean that there may be a need to change or adopt changes to improve the way we conduct our business as we usher in our 50th Independence anniversary.

Re- looking at the Parliamentary Service Act and the Standing Orders of Parliament for example, may be the way forward to improve the function and work of Parliament and the perception of the people about Parliament.
It also calls for the need to see how other parliaments in world have improved on their systems and processes over time and learn from these best practices.

KELLY LAUKU Parliamentary Guard Office of the Speaker WE ARE celebrating our 47th year of Independence and we still have a lot of issues that need to be addressed.

After 47 years, is this all that we have become?


The theme prompts us to ask the question, how can we improve as a nation, a people, an institution as we approach our 50th Independence anniversary during this term of Parliament?

Modern technology is at our finger tips, yet our systems and processes are still outdated.

We need good leadership like that of our forefathers who worked hard for our freedom and sovereignty as an independent nation.
EILEEN TOM Attendant Serjeant-At-Arms in THE THEME is about moving forward and I think we are moving in the right direction, but are moving slowly, terms of achieving our key development goals as a nation, especially after 47 years.

We have too many issues and no real solutions to address these issues.
We need good governance that looks into the way we are doing things, and find alternative ways to improve on our systems and processes so we can see some positive change and development, come our 50th Independence anniversary.

As staff serving in the Parliamentary Service, the theme ushers us to move forward with a common goal, and that is to improve our work ethic and performance.
MARY GAMU Attendant Serjeant-At-Arms for THE THEME the 11th National Parliament, “Ushering in 50 years of Nationhood” encourages Parliamentary Service staff to continue to work hard in our respective roles and capacities towards nation-building and improve ourselves and the way we do things as an institution so that we are able to provide the highest standard of service, which is recognised internationally.
AS PARLIAMENTARY Service staff, the theme for the 11th National Parliament should make us evaluate the way we behave and the decisions we make at work so as to promote good work ethic.

Coming to work early and attending to things urgently can contribute to the improvement of the overall performance of an institution.

We are capable of making an effort to improve ourselves in our attitude towards our work which can result in an effective and efficient Parliament.
THE THEME talks about moving forward and looking towards the country’s 50th Independence anniversary.

From my perspective I’d say we, as a nation are still developing, as we have a lot of issues to address.

As Parliamentary Service staff, we are challenged to raise and uphold the standards of our service, serving in one of the highest institutions in the country.
JULY- AUGUST 2022 TAMBARAN UPDATE | 9 Pictured are portraits of the former Speakers of the National Parliament hanging on the walls of the Grand Hall at Parliament House.

They are from left to right Timothy Bonga (November 8, 1982 November 21, 1985); Brown Sinamoi (November 21, 1985 – August 4, 1987); Akoka Doi (August 5, 1987 – November 25, 1987) and Sir Bill Skate (July 17, 1992 – August 30, 1994).
Photo by Parliamentary Media Service T I P S & A D V I C E E N G A G E M E N T 10 reasons to upgrade systems K L A T H C E T AS AN ICT professional in both the private and public sectors over the years, I have witnessed and experienced the benefits of technology and the impacts it has on enhancing and improving an organisations workflows and business process in a way that was unimaginable just a few years ago.

For many decision makers, technology has a downside: the need for constant upgrades.
“When will the constant changes stop?

When can I stop upgrading my systems?” are questions we’re frequently asked.

The truth is that technology will always require upgrades.

Consumer demand for new features, changes to government compliance and reporting, and the desire for things to run faster are just a few reasons why organisations will always need upgrades.
Given upgrades are here to stay, the key is not to regard them as a nuisance, but to recognise that by investing in them, it will benefit our business processes as we strive to achieve Clerk’s vision of a modernising our Parliament.

So here are 10 reasons why we need to keep upgrading!

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Increased productivity Today we have faster CPUs, faster hard drives, more processors – and these resources mean the processing of workloads is quicker.

Basically, older systems are just not as fast as new ones.

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Greater efficiency Today we have the technology to do things we couldn’t in the past.

For example, remote access via computers and mobile devices means staff can work from home or while travelling be able to access systems and resources within the office.

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Better security Because ageing systems are not actively security-checked, organisations using Windows 7, as just one example, are vulnerable to having information stolen or compromised.

Newer technology has better security checking in place.

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Enhancements Features in new operating systems can be used to provide enhancements that weren’t possible in older systems.

This means organisations and businesses using older technology won’t have the functionality that could give them a competitive advantage.

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Vendor support Software vendors test applications on current and most recent versions of any particular operating system.

They won’t spend time testing applications on older systems.

UPDATE 1.
UPDATE 1.

Payroll Administration HUMAN Resource Management continues to assess and process Leaves, Nambawan Superannuation and Taxation Matters for Parliamentary Service Staff.

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Training First Batch of HRM Staff attended the Ascender Pay Training with Concept Group from 18th to 22nd July 2022 to familiarise themselves with the new payroll system.

The second Batch will attend the Training anytime soon.

Trial run is currently in progress.

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Organisation/Change Managemnt First half of the Staff Performance Appraisal (SPA’s) for Year 2022 is overdue for submission to HRM.

Please do so if you have not submitted yet.

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Personal Emoluments Budget for 2023 Financial Year The 2023 Personal Emoluments Budget Appropriation for Parliamentary Service was completed and forwarded to Finance Branch for their appropriate action to present to the Budget Committee 5.
B2 Conference Room Clean Up Exercise 17th - 21st August 2023 HRM staff cleaned out the B2 Conference Room of old HRM documents.

The job was completed within five (5) days with the help of staff from Building Maintenance and Technical Services Division.

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Current warranty If your system is under warranty, it can be fixed and up and running again quickly, meaning less disruption to our business processes.
But systems that are more than five years old and no longer under warranty can fail and put the business in disaster recovery mode.

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Reduced costs Upgrading sounds expensive, but the truth is that older systems have more issues – and consequently more costs.

The cost of disruption caused by unstable systems and software can very quickly become more than it would to invest in an upgraded system.

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Compatibility When something new comes on the market, existing systems and software may not be compatible with it.

For example, the next update for Windows 11 will have some features removed, so it won’t run with a Windows 2008 server that some organisations are still running.

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Staff satisfaction Employees become increasingly frustrated with outdated systems and software.

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Streamlined training Younger staff will be particularly frustrated with older systems – they will have no idea how to use them.

Training them to use outmoded systems is time-consuming and fraught with errors.

How ICT can help?

So, you’ve decided to review and upgrade your technology, but you’re still uncertain about exactly what you need?
It is vital to talk to the ICT team, so we fully understand your workflow or business process so we can in turn suggest and recommend the best IT solutions to address your needs.

In most cases, these solutions will need to be customized down to our requirements.

“There should be no doubt by now that ICT is an extremely powerful tool that we can use to improve service delivery, eliminate corruption and grow the economy.
Implemented correctly, technology will be a powerful enabler of development to our organisation, however if done incorrectly, it will be costly, expensive to maintain with preventable unseen costs and under-utilised resources.
- Mr. Steven Matainaho, Secretary for ” Department of ICT, ENGAGEMENT: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – STEVE JOBS 10 | JULY - AUGUST 2022 TAMBARAN UPDATE E N G A G E M E N T 11th National Parliament Committee Listing & Membership Women encouraged is is A Special Parliamentary Committee on 2022 General Elections has been created to especially deal any election related matters.

This committee is led by Chairman Hon.

Allan Bird, Deputy Chairman,Hon.

Sir Puka Temu, Hon.
Sir Puka Temu, Hon.

Robert Naguri, Hon.

Jacob Maki, Hon.

Charlie Benjami, Hon.

Saki Soloma, Hon.

Steven Pim, Hon.

Elias Kapavore and Hon.

Keith Iduhu.

Committees so far include the Appointments committee responsible for constitutional and Public Service appointments and led by Chairman Hon.

Philip Undialu , Deputy Chairman, Hon.

Tony Wouwou, Hon.

Toboi Yoto, Hon.

Lohia Boe Samuel, Hon.

Noah Kool, Hon.

Sasindran Muthuvel, and Hon.

Simon Kaiwi.


The Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings dedicated to the sole purpose of approving of disproving the broadcast of the Parliament Sitting and related activities which is headed by Chairman Hon.

Job Pomat – Speaker of Parliament, Deputy Chairman Hon.

Gordon Wesley, Hon.

Jacob Maki and Hon.

Kansol Kamdaru.

The Constitutional Laws, Acts and Subordinate Legislations is led by Chairman Hon.

Peter Ipatas Deputy Chairman, Hon.

Wai Rapa, Hon.


Charlie Benjamin, Hon.

Simon Dumarinu, Hon.

Chris Haiveta, Hon.

Daniel Tindipu and Hon.

Agena Gamai.

The Culture and Tourism Committee is led by Chairman Hon.

Charlie Benjamin, Deputy Chairman Hon.

Alexander Orme Hon.

Ereman ToBaining Jr, Hon.

Ricky Morris, Hon.

Freddie Kumai, Hon.

Maso Hewabi, Hon.

Jacob Maki, Hon.

Ekime Gorosah and, Hon.

Anderson Mise.

led by The Economic Affairs Committee Chairman Hon.

Rufina Peter, Deputy Chairman Hon.


Billy Joseph, Hon.

Lucas Dekena, Hon.

Casimiro Aiya, Hon.

John Kaupa and Hon.

Saki Soloma.

Emergency committee is led by Chairman Hon.

Maio Karipe, Deputy Chairman Hon.

Marsh Narawe, Hon.

Michael Marum, Hon.

Ramsey Pariwa, Hon.

Benjamin Mul, Hon.

Daniel Tindipu and Hon.

Maino Pano.

Foreign Affairs and Defence committee is led by Chairman Hon.

Belden Namah, Deputy Chairman, Hon.

Toboi Yoto, Hon.

Tony Wouwou, Hon.

Charlie Benjamin, Hon.

Gordon Wesley, Hon.


William Powi and Hon.

Chris Haiveta.

Law and Order committee is led by Chairman Hon.

William Bando, Deputy Chairman: Hon.

Elias Kapavore, Hon.

Luther Wenge, Hon.

Billy Joseph, Hon.

Robert Naguri and Hon.

David Arore.

Legislations committee is led by Chairman Hon.

Job Pomat – Speaker of Parliament, Deputy Chairman Hon.

Keith Iduhu, Hon.

Lohia Boe Samuel, Hon.

William Baundo, Hon.

Roberty Atiyefa and Hon.

Lucas Dekena.


National Parliament committee is led by Chairman Hon.

Job Pomat – Speaker, Deputy Chairman, Hon.

Michael Marum, Hon.

Robert Naguri, Hon.

Charlie Benjamin and Hon.

Toboi Yoto.

Pensions and Retirement Benefits committee is led by Chairman Hon.

Chris Haiveta, Deputy Chairman Hon.

Sir Peter Ipatas, Hon.

Sasindran Muthuvel, Hon.

Luther Wenge, Hon.

Charlie Benjamin, and Hon.

Robert Atiyafa.

Plans and Estimates is led by Chairman Hon.


Joseph Yopyopy, Deputy Chairman Hon.

Johnson Wapunai, Hon.

Douglas Tomuriesa, Hon.

Wai Rapa, Hon.

Simon Kaiwi, Hon.

Benjamin Mul and Hon.

Chris Haiveta.

Private Business committee is led by Chairman Hon.

Philip Undialu, Deputy Chairman, Hon.

William Powi, Hon.

Charlie Benjamin, Hon.

Toboi Yoto and Hon.

Allan Bird.

Privileges committee is led by Chairman Hon.

Charlie Benjamin, Deputy Chairman Hon.

Casmiro Aia, Hon.

Jacob Maki, Hon.


Simon Dumarinu and Hon.

Chris Haiveta.

The Public Accounts committee is led by Chairman Hon.

Richard Masere, Deputy Chairman, Hon.

Freddy Kumai, Hon.

Joseph Yopyop, Hon.

Benjamin Mul, Hon.

Theo Pelgen, Hon.

Billy Joseph, Hon.

Lohia Boe Samuel, Hon.

Sam Basil Jr, Hon.

Francis Alua, Hon.

Casmiro Aiya, Hon.

Jacob Maki, Hon.

Kevin Isufu, and Hon.

Maso Karipe.

Public Works committee is led by chairman Hon.

Ereman ToBaining Jr, Deputy Chairman Hon.


Robert Naguri, Hon.

Joseph Yopyopy, Hon.

Sam Basil Jr, Hon.

Marsh Narewec, Hon.

Steven Pim, Hon.

Maino Pano, Hon.

Patrick Basa and Hon.

Francis Siune.

Standing Orders committee is led Chairman by Hon.

Chris Haiveta, Deputy Chairman, Hon.

Luther Wenge, Hon.

Allan Bird, Hon.

Garry Juffa, Hon.

Toboi Yoto, Hon.

Elias Kapavore and Hon.

Douglas Tomuriesa.

Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Service Delivery is led by Chairman Hon.
Garry Jufa, Deputy Chairman Hon.

Elias Kapavore, Hon.

Allan Bird, Hon.

Marsh Narewec,Hon.

Sir Peter Ipatas, Hon.

Rufina Peter, and Hon.

William Powi.


Parliamentary Service female staff take a group photo after the event: Photo by Parliamentary Media Services LADY Emeline Tufi Dadae, the wife of Papua New Guinea’s Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae encouraged more than 200 professional women from the public, private, development and religion sectors to be collaborative partners in addressing key issues affecting women so as to progress nation-building in the country.
“We need to work side by side to advance our nation’s progress and development,” she said.

“We show leadership when we strive to work together, despite our differences.” Lady Dadae who was the keynote speaker at the “Breakfast with a Lady” event which launched Eve, PNG’s first Christian women’s magazine, said women can inspire the next generation by working together and helping one another to achieve better outcomes.
Lady Dadae was joined by an esteemed panel of women leaders, who discussed the topic for the event, “Transforming a Nation through Women Leaders”; bringing forward testimony ideas, experience, and biblical perspective and wisdom in equipping attendees with knowledge and tools, thus inspiring them to apply their faith in everyday decisions they make.

The essence of Eve is to promote a positive voice for Papua New Guinea women and to build Christian women to become effective leaders.
Also in attendance were Parliamentary Service female staff who were grateful for the Clerk of Parliament’s support to be part of such an inspiring and insightful event.

Parliamentary Service female staff take a group photo after the event.

- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service All are welcome to Wednesday fellowship PARLIAMENTARY Service staff are invited to attend Wednesday lunchtime fellowship which commenced recently.

The venue is at B1 Conference Room for now, until a permanent one is confirmed.
Pictured are some staff at a fellowship including Mele Taufa on guitar, Joan Semesoa, Debbie Kanu, and insert right: Priscilla Raepom, Lynn Gileng and Jennifer Diri.
- Photo by Parliamentary Media Service JULY- AUGUST 2022 TAMBARAN UPDATE | 11 SPORTS JULY - AUGUST 2022 Edition#12 PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES update Parliament teams participate in golf challenge P A R LI A MENTAR Y S E R VIC E S THE PARLIAMENTARY Service Team Two that took out second place in the golf challenge - Photo by Parliamentary Media Service THE TWO Parliamentary Service teams participating in the 18th Santos Daffodil Corporate Golf Challenge held at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club recently played impressive matches with notable results in their respective divisions.
Team One captained by Human Resources Management (HRM) officer Gorox Soho finished 7th place while Team Two led by Ila Pala from the integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission came 2nd out of 40 teams that participated.

The event is an annual fundraising event that supports PNG Cancer Foundation to continue its outreach work in the communities to help fight against cancer, particularly cervical and breast cancer which are the most common cancers affecting women in Papua New Guinea.
More than K160, 000 was raised in this year’s event.

Parliament has been supporting this event for the past four years since 2019.

Cricket season to begin soon THE PARLIAMENTARY Service Men’s and Mixed teams taking part in the Corporate Indoor Cricket Competition should be back on the pitch by November following the long spell due to the COVID restrictions.
Coach and team manager Ila Pala said the teams are now getting ready with confirming training schedules as well as the purchase of a new set of uniforms, which they hope to launch before the start of the season.

The teams are also making a call for staff and their dependents to join up.
Private Companies netball competition to start in Oct THE PARLIAMENTARY Service (PS) netball team taking part in the Private Companies Netball Competition for 2022- 2023 is looking forward to an exciting season, come October.

President Helen Lawrence-Ori, PS Accounts Officer said plans to commence training for fitness and skills have been set as well as umpire training sessions “We have registered our team, we have our uniforms and we should be training by September 24th,” she said.
“We will also start our umpire training sessions on the same day.” Ms Lawrence said PS Budget Officer Wandros Amos will assist with training as he has experience with supporting the mixed netball teams during another off-season netball competition.

She added that each team is also required to have a Covid-19 Officer, hence PS Senior Emoluments Officer Naomi Rima has been assigned to take up this role.

“We are looking forward to an exciting season,” she said.

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