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Corruption report indicts 'deficient' PNG

On 30 Aug, 2021 By ACTNOW

Keith Jackson | PNG Attitude

A report by Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) on how the Papua New Guinea government is meeting its obligations under the United Nations Convention against corruption has highlighted “a multitude of deficiencies hindering the successful implementation” of the Convention.

In summary the TIPNG report concludes that the PNG government has been only partially compliant with its obligations.

ICAC got a nod. Will effective implementation get a nod too?

On 18 Nov, 2020 By Cathy Tukne

The large welcome that has greeted the passing of the ICAC legislation by Parliament shows the dire urgency to eradicate the plagues of corruption that consume the fabric of our society. It has been long awaited, and the passing of the bill has paid off the hard work put into achieving this milestone. For Papua New Guinea, an ICAC will be a first promising step on a long road to open and accountable government.

Promised ICAC will not be Independent

On 16 Jul, 2020 By ACTNOW

The proposed Independent Commission Against Corruption will not be free from possible political interference under the terms of the draft Bill currently before Parliament.

The Prime Minister will Chair and the Leader of the Opposition will be a member of the committee that appoints both the Commissioners and the members of the Oversight Committee that will constantly review the operations, functions and powers of the ICAC.

ICAC Bill Available for Download

On 12 Feb, 2020 By ACTNOW

12th February 2020

The latest version of the Bill to establish a new Independent Commission Against Corruption was published in the National Gazette on October 17, 2019

You can download a copy below.

Outgoing Justice Minister Disappointed With ICAC Blockage

On 23 Apr, 2019 By ACTNOW

Source: Post Courier, April 23, 2019

OUTGOING Justice Minister and Attorney General Steven Davis has expressed frustration at the delay in giving power to the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

He blamed the ‘Waigani jungle’ and the lack of commitment from senior public servants to get the ICAC Bill back to Parliament. The Bill was passed 91-0 almost 5 years ago.

PNG Highly Corrupt: Report

On 05 Feb, 2019 By ACTNOW

Latest international survey results emphasize again the need for a full funded Independent Commission Agaianst Corruption

Source: Patrick Niato Tom / Post Courier

A new report by the global watchdog Transparency International has again classified Papua New Guinea as one of the most highly corrupt countries in the world.

Government waters down ICAC bill

On 23 Oct, 2018 By ACTNOW

Papua New Guinea’s proposed Independent Commission Against Corruption could end up being an ineffective and toothless organisation as a result of government changes to the draft ICAC bill [can be downloaded below].

Expert analysis shows the government has watered down the draft legislation to remove key powers from the proposed agency, despite claims to the contrary from the Prime Minister and Attorney General.

Government's 'interim ICAC' not "Independent"

On 09 Oct, 2018 By ACTNOW

The government’s announcement of a so-called ’interim ICAC’ is an insult to the nation and an abuse of the ICAC name.

An ICAC must be independent from government and free from any political interference, but, what the Prime Minister has announced, fundamentally fails both these tests.

Corruption is O’Neill’s Biggest Failure

On 14 Aug, 2018 By ACTNOW

It is six years since Prime Minister Peter O’Neill promised the country an Independent Commission Against Corruption. Yet that vision is no closer to being realised today than it was in 2012.

Peter O’Neill has totally failed to live up to his promises in both the 2012 and 2017 Alotau Accords that the government would establish an ICAC.

Proposed ICAC legal framework needs a lot of work

On 01 May, 2018 By ACTNOW

Source: Sam Koim, Devpolicy Blog / ANU

The setting up of a centralised anti-corruption agency (ACA) is an important decision for a country, and in 2014 Papua New Guinea took the first step, amending its Constitution to create an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

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