ICAC

Parliament paves way for ICAC

On 27 Nov, 2013 By Tim

From POST COURIER and PACNEWS

Papua New Guinea Parliament has taken the first step in setting up the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in a 92-0 votes.

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill in presenting the ICAC Bill just after the passage of the 2015 Budget, said when taking office in August 2011, one of the first NEC decisions was to adopt the anti-corruption strategy 2010-2030, setting a path way to address corruption and improve good governance.

PNG PM O’Neill plans changes to ICAC set up

On 15 Nov, 2013 By Tim

Source: Islands Business

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has told Parliament that constitutional changes would be made to establish the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

The body is likely to be in place by the middle of next year. It is expected to take over the functions of the Task Force Sweep and the police fraud squad.

O’Neill announced an amendment to the Organic Law on Provincial Government and Local Level Government to establish the district development authority.

ICAC must be free from politics to succeed

On 09 Nov, 2013 By Tim

By Grace Auka Salmang (Post Courier)

THE National Research Institute (NRI) held an interactive forum on the proposed Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Bill in Port Moresby yesterday before it is tabled in Parliament next week.

The Ombudsman Commission, being a stakeholder and team member of the forum, commented and agreed on the proposed establishment of ICAC, emphasising what roles and functions the ICAC should have.

ICAC bill to be tabled in November

On 30 Oct, 2013 By Tim

By ISAAC NICHOLAS in the Post Courier

The Independent Commission Against Corruption Bill will be introduced during the November session of Parliament and the anti-graft body should be set up as early as March next year, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said yesterday.

Speaking on FM100 Talkback, the Prime Minister said the first reading will come in on the November 13 sitting and the second and final reading in February next year.

ACT NOW! welcomes announcement on ICAC

On 31 Aug, 2012 By Klaireh

PRESS RELEASE: 30th August 2012

Community advocacy group, ACT NOW! has welcomed the announcement by the Governor General that the new government will establish an Independent Commission Against Corruption.

"ACT NOW! is very pleased the government of Peter O’Neill has pledged to establish an ICAC and is promising to take effective action on corruption”, says Effrey Dademo, Program Manager for ACT NOW!

Govt must set up ICAC to fight graft

On 10 Oct, 2011 By rait man

By Jerry Tandawai

IF the government is really serious about combating corruption at all levels, then an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) must be set up immediately. 

Setting up the ICAC has been mooted many times before in various public forums but nothing substantive has resulted.  The main reason for inaction is that successive governments always lacked the political will to stamp out corruption. 

Month in Review: Important milestones to celebrate but fundamental problems remain

On 01 Sep, 2011 By Effrey

It has been a very interesting month with some highly contoversial changes on the politcal scene and some seemingly positive developments on ACT NOW! campaign issues.

While these developments have given some reason for optimism and celebration, many have mixed feelings and good reason for doubts remain.

Important progress in the people's fight against corruption

On 11 Aug, 2011 By Effrey

Papua New Guinea has a new government, and with it has come some very welcome progress in the campaign to stop the stealing of public money by corrupt politicians and public servants.

ACT NOW! welcomes O'Neill announcement on ICAC

On 10 Aug, 2011 By Effrey

ACT NOW! has welcomed the announcement by Papua New Guinea’s new Prime Minister that his government will establish an Independent Commission Against Corruption.

"ACT NOW! is very pleased the Prime Minister has pledged to establish an ICAC and has recognized the crippling effects of corruption in PNG”, says Effrey Dademo, Program Manager for ACT NOW!

“ACT NOW! has been campaigning against the blatant stealing of public money and we see the introduction of an ICAC as a necessary step to tackle the problem, but it is only the first step of many that will be required.”

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