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.
Economic Empowerment of Women
The Government recognises that encouraging women to participate in the economy as consumers, entrepreneurs and employees is essential for economic growth.
Consumer protection and competition laws will deliver the greatest benefit when women as well as men are aware of their rights and feel confident to assert their rights.
Women's experiences as consumers, entrepreneurs and employees might differ from men's experiences. The Review Team is concerned to understand whether women are treated differently from men in their economic activities.
Economic empowerment of women is discussed in the First Issues Paper, available for download here.