Special Parliamentary Committee on General Elections

WORK OF COMMITTEES | Special Parliamentary Committee on General Elections

🗳️ Committee Hearing: 2027 National Election Readiness

The Special Parliamentary Committee on 2022 Elections will convene a public hearing to assess preparedness for the 2027 General Elections.

📅 Thursday, 19 February
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 State Function Room, Parliament House

The hearing will engage key government agencies on progress, planning, and institutional readiness, with a focus on coordination and emerging issues ahead of 2027. Invited agencies include the Electoral Commission, Royal PNG Constabulary, and the PNG Defence Force.

👥 Open to the public
To attend in person, please confirm with the Committee Secretariat:
📧 [email protected]
📞 3277785 / 3277781 / 3277206

📺 The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Papua New Guinea Parliament YouTube Channel.

Endorsed by:
Hon. Allan Bird, MP - Chairman, Special Parliamentary Committee on 2022 Elections

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NEWS & EVENTS | NATIONAL MOCK YOUTH PARLIAMENT CONCLUDES DAY THREE

The 5th National Mock Youth Parliament (NMYP) concluded its third day of sessions today on a high note, as participants moved beyond theory and into the practical workings of Parliament.

Throughout the day, participants engaged in informative sessions facilitated by key institutions including the National Statistical Office, INDECO and UNDP. Building on this foundation, the National Parliament, through its Parliamentary Committees Division, delivered a hands-on session that gave participants a real experience of parliamentary committee processes.

This session became the highlight of the day, with participants assigned roles as committee members and heads of public offices, alongside representatives from NGOs and churches. The exercise simulated a live committee inquiry, allowing participants to conduct hearings and question witnesses on the issue of the legal retirement age of public servants.

From the National Parliament’s perspective, the exercise demonstrated the importance of committees in oversight, accountability and informed decision making. It also provided young participants with a clear understanding of how Parliament examines national issues through structured inquiry and dialogue.

Day three marked a key stage of preparation for the National Mock Youth Parliament Sitting scheduled for this Friday, where participants will formally apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program.

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WORK OF COMMITTEES | Special Parliamentary Committee on General Elections Holds Public Hearing
Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on General Elections, Hon. Allan Bird, MP, along with Committee Members Hon. Keith Iduhu, MP, and Hon. Puka Temu, MP, conducted a public hearing yesterday at the State Function Room, Parliament House.
The purpose of the hearing was to follow up on key recommendations from the Committee’s report, engaging directly with the Royal PNG Constabulary (RPNGC), the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF), and the Electoral Commission.
RPNGC and PNGDF appeared before the Committee and provided responses on measures taken post-2022 elections. However, the Electoral Commission was absent despite being invited.
The Committee reiterated the importance of accountability and collaboration from all agencies in ensuring free, fair, and secure elections, especially with upcoming by-elections and local level government elections on the horizon.

📞 Contact: 3277785 / 3277781
📧 Email: [email protected]
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🖼️ Photos by Parliamentary Media Service

WORK OF COMMITTEES | Special Parliamentary Committee on General Elections Public Hearings

THE Special Parliamentary Committee on 2022 General Elections will hold a one-day public hearing tomorrow (Thursday May 22nd, 2024) from 10am to 2pm, at the State Function Room, Parliament House.

The objective of the hearing is to follow up on key recommendations from its report on the Royal PNG Constabulary, PNG Defence Force and the PNG Electoral Commission. This is in preparation for the upcoming by-elections and the Local Level Government (LLG) elections.

The hearing will be streamed live via this link https://www.youtube.com/live/WiL0U4Cw8CA?si=yS5HhQjhpAMskuFi

Artwork by Parliamentary Media Service

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