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IRC adds more financial crimes to logging companies’ charge sheet

On 11 May, 2021 By ACTNOW

Papua New Guinea’s Internal Revenue Commission says the logging industry is “one of the most delinquent sectors insofar as tax compliance is concerned“.

The logging companies are guilty of “egregious” transfer pricing, “entrenched” tax evasion and “deceptive behaviour” says the IRC (see the full IRC statements below).

COVID catering scandal highlights govt failure to publish reports

On 06 Apr, 2021 By ACTNOW

Eddie Tanago, Campaign Manager

COVID catering scandal highlights govt failure to publish governance reports

On 06 Apr, 2021 By ACTNOW

The latest scandal over catering services at the Rita Flynn Isolation Centre, highlights the government’s broken promises to publish previous audit reports and break the cycle of impunity enjoyed by senior bureaucrats, says community advocacy group ACT NOW!

Poor corruption rating costs the economy and hits essential services

On 09 Feb, 2021 By ACTNOW

Papua New Guinea’s international corruption rating has slipped a further one-point, from 28 to 27, in the latest figures released by Transparency International.

This is bad news for the economy and a sad reflection on the state of our democracy.

Poor corruption rating costs the economy and hits essential services

On 09 Feb, 2021 By ACTNOW

Papua New Guinea’s international corruption rating has slipped a further one-point, from 28 to 27, in the latest figures released by Transparency International.

This is bad news for the economy and a sad reflection on the state of our democracy says ACT NOW! campaign manager Eddie Tanago.

Unexplained Wealth announcement welcomed, but PM will be judged on results

On 27 Jan, 2021 By ACTNOW

Government plans to investigate public servants who are living extravagant lifestyles beyond what they should be able to afford on the salaries they are paid are welcome, but the Prime Minister will be judged on the results rather than his promises.

Announcement on Unexplained Wealth welcome but PM will be judged on results

On 27 Jan, 2021 By ACTNOW

Community advocacy group ACT NOW! is cautiously welcoming the government's announcement it is going to investigate public servants who are living extravagant lifestyles beyond what they should be able to afford on the salaries they are paid, but warns the Prime Minister he will be judged on the results rather than his promises.

Seeking Expressions of Interest

On 05 Jan, 2021 By ACTNOW

ACT NOW has recently received funding to expand its work in Papua New Guinea with a particular focus on the management of forest resources.

We are therefore seeking expressions of interest from well qualified and experienced practitioners and organisations interested in providing services in the following five areas:

International stakeholder engagement;
Research coordination;
Digital services;
Project management; and
Investigative reserach.

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.

ICAC law an important step but too early for celebrations

On 18 Nov, 2020 By ACTNOW

The passage of the law allowing for the creation of an Independent Commission Against Corruption has been hailed as an important step forward by community advocacy group ACT NOW! but the group is warning that it is too early for any celebrations.

"An independent commission is urgently needed to tackle the rampant corruption that is holding back our economy and stopping the delivery of vital health and other services to the people”, says Campaign Manager Eddie Tanago.

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