The PNG Government's Department of Treasury appointed an expert Review Team to examine the laws and institutions that protect consumers and competition in PNG, with a view to updating and improving these where possible. Following consultations with the public, the Review Team reported to Treasury in May 2017. The National Executive Committee subsequently approved the Final Report as submitted and approved implementation of its recommendations.
The Review Team's Final Report and Recommendations is now available to download.
A Public Consultation Paper: PNG National Competition Policy is available for download, with public comments welcomed until Friday, 15 June 2018.
Recent news
Media Release: Treasurer Hon. Patrick Pruaitch CMG, MP media statement on review to improve consumer protection and competition environment for Papua New Guinea
Wednesday 23rd 2016
The Treasurer, the Hong Patrick Pruaitch today announced the release of two papers by the Consumer and Competition Framework Review Team.
The Treasurer said that the issues papers seek the views of stakeholders on various issues. He explained that such views would help the Government to better understand the challenges and concerns confronting both businesses and consumers. He encouraged stakeholders to read the papers and to provide any comments they may have on the various issues raised.
"Reports need stakeholder input"
Post-Courier, 14 March 2016
The Post-Courier has reported the announcement by the Treasurer, Mr Patrick Pruaitch, of two issues papers released by the Consumer and Competition Framework Review.
"Stakeholders are encouraged to read the papers and provide any comments they may have on the various issues raised," said Mr Pruaitch.
Mr Pruaitch added that the review is part of the Government's plan to ensure that PNG has a strong regulator and the tools to enforce the competition and consumer protection law so that markets operate competitively and ethical traders, small businesses and consumers are not treated unfairly, misled or deceived.
"Extension of Consultation on Consumer Issues"
10 September 2015
In order to allow interested persons additional time to comment on the "Issues Paper: Consumer Protection and Economic Empowerment of Women in PNG" the deadline for comments has been extended to 30 October 2015.
Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to provide their comments by email to: or by telephone to +675 321 0400 (please ask for 'the Competition Review').
"Treasury-led Consumer and Competition Review Underway"
Port Moresby, 10 July 2015
The Review Team today released its first Issues Paper, pursuant to the Consumer and Competition Review.
The "Issues Paper: Consumer Protection and Economic Empowerment of Women in PNG" raises a series of questions about consumer issues and women's economic empowerment, and requests comments by individuals and organizations.
This is the first in a series of three proposed Issues Papers. The next issues paper will address competition and fair trading issues.