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💼 Know Your Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)! 💼 Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) play a crucial role in keeping your workplace safe. Here’s what they can do for you: Represent workers on WHS matters 🗣️ Inquire into potential risks 💡 Investigate complaints from workers 🕵️‍♂️ Monitor employer compliance with the WHS Act ✅ Got concerns? Speak up! Talk to your HSR about any WHS risks—especially when a risk assessment is being conducted. Your voice matters in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace! #Nationalsafeworkmonth2024 

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Following the widespread January 10th, 2024, looting in Papua New Guinea, the Business Council Papua New Guinea conducted a survey in collaboration with PwC Papua New Guinea to understand the aftermath and impacts on businesses as a result of what was described as a #BlackWednesday in PNG’s history. Across the various businesses affected by the looting, a declared K490m (min.) loss in assets was incurred due to theft, fire, and other damages. See survey results below. As Business Council Papua New Guinea President Susil Nelson Kongoi highlighted in her Opening Remarks: January 10; Why now - Why today. It is indeed a question not only for 2024, but a stark reminder, our people, employed, unemployed, government, private sector, graduates and clergy, are all demanding a better PNG. Where families, jobs and businesses thrive because there is security, confidence that our market and government are committed to their safety and prosperity. This has to be the top priority for PM Marape and President Kongoi. Ensure Jan 10 is not a repeat offender. #papuanewguinea #looting #economy #business #government #blackwednesday

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The report of the Independent Flood Review into Cyclone Gabrielle and its impacts on Hawke’s Bay was presented to the Hawke's Bay Regional Council this morning. The report highlights serious concerns around the lack of planning and preparedness for the extreme rain event and resultant flooding. Stopbanks were overtopped and breached, resulting in significant inundation of property, livelihood and infrastructure. 🎥 Watch the report back below 📖 Read the report - https://lnkd.in/gGcUBtCx

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Latest Devpolicy blog: "Fiji replaces Vanuatu as top PALM sending country" Really interesting and helpful update on PALM numbers from Richard Curtain and Stephen Howes. The supply of positions in Australia is not unlimited, but entirely determined by employer demand, as you would expect. Worker supply (i.e., demand for jobs in Australia) remains functionally inexhaustible, so competition between sending countries is heating up and employers appear to be shifting, in a big way, to those sending countries where they feel more welcome. https://lnkd.in/gRbDUuzF

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Having a vision is good. And to achieve that it is totally a different ball-game. It needs total commitment and paradigm shift in the way the government is going about doing its business. One of the main paradigm shifts the government has to take is, fully or partially "privatise non-performing SOEs". Open up the market to competition and minimise government interference in the operation of SOEs. Encourage investors to invest in rural areas by providing incentives. The Government needs to ensure the road networks, power supply and other utilities are constantly supplied without interruption. The government must ensure laws are strictly enforced to create condusive environment for investments to flourish. By then, the K200 billion budget dream will become a reality. If the above, the very basic items, are not undertaken, the K200 billion annual budget dream is only a wishful thinking.

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Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Promotion Officer: Port Moresby, National Capital District PNG Business Coalition for Women  POSITION DESCRIPTION   Position Title: Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Promotion Officer Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 1 year (with the possibility of extension) Location: Port Moresby Reports To: Executive Director     ABOUT THE BUSINESS COALITION FOR WOMEN   The PNG Business Coalition for Women (BCFW) has been at the forefront in advocating for women’s full participation in the formal sector since 2014. BCFW is a membership-based organisation comprising private sector companies of all sizes and other public sector and community organisations.     Our Purpose   Led by the private sector, we work for gender equity, safety and empowerment of women and girls in PNG. Our Vision Women have an equal place in decision making, leadership and nation building in PNG.     POSITION SUMMARY   The BCFW and Papua New Guinea Institutional Partnerships Program {PIPP) are working together in our collaborative efforts to assist the public sector implement activities that progress GEDSI. The GEDSI Promotion Officer will be an employee of the BCFW and engaged by PIPP to support all aspects of operationalizing the PIPP GEDSI Strategy.   DUTIES INCLUDE:   Service delivery   1. Utilise GEDSI frameworks relevant to the PNG public sector and support identified implementation strategies that facilitate GEDSI. 2. Provide technical advice and support to PIPP to implement their GEDSI strategy, which may include, for example, providing tailored training, advice, or other support and / or developing tools to support GEDSI implementation within PNG Government agencies that participate in the PIPP. 3. Work with BCFW and PIPP to monitor the effectiveness of their strategies to contribute towards GEDSI, and in particular monitor progress against GEDSI priorities in relevant institutional partnership workplans. 4. Undertake general administrative tasks and technical support tasks as required. Collaboration   5. Contribute to the BCFW development with cross-learning by attending weekly staff meetings, planning meetings with the BCFW team as needed, and contributing to internal and external communications. 6. Work with BCFW Stakeholders to ensure alignment and mutually reinforcing strategies to equip organizations with the relevant resources to achieve GEDSI. Capacity building   7. Share lessons and good practices across organizations and key implementors on effective strategies that support GEDSI. Consultation   8. Consult and communicate with BCFW members and key stakeholders to ensure service delivery is meeting the needs of our members and to identify gaps or opportunities for growth. 9. Develop and maintain strong working and client-oriented relationships with our members, key stakeholders, and donors (where relevant).… WantokJobs.com

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🇵🇬 TPA's Visitor Arrivals Report Shows Steady Growth for PNG Tourism 🌏 In 2024, tourists injected an estimated US$23M (PGK 89M) into PNG’s economy! With 9,222 arrivals in August alone and a 2% rise in business travel, PNG is attracting both leisure and work visitors. Australia remains the top market, accounting for 39% of arrivals. TPA CEO Eric Mossman Uvovo emphasizes the country's appeal as a destination to "work and play," with promising initiatives ahead to keep tourism thriving! Read more here 🌐👉 https://lnkd.in/g7BuMnyd #PNGtourism #ExplorePNG #VisitorGrowth #visitpng #pngtourism

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👉Do you understand your obligation to protect psychological health under the OHS Act? 👉Are you familiar with psychosocial hazards and how to identify and reduce the risks in your business? 👉Do you know if you have the relevant policies or have you talked with and trained your employees? We have curated FREE information and resources on https://hubs.li/Q02tJzHN0. In collaboration with Partners In Wellbeing.

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📣 REQUEST FOR TENDERS SPREP invites tenders for the following: 📌 Provide Organics Management Training to 14 Pacific Island Countries and Timor-Leste. Due: 04 June 2024 - 24:00 (Apia Samoa local time) 📌 Strengthening SPREP's Capacity as a Direct Access Entity. Due: 04 June 2024 - 24:00 (Apia, Samoa local time) 📌 National Consultancy Firm/consortium of consultants to implement baseline and effectiveness surveys and awareness and engagement events under the Republic of Nauru National Adaptation Planning Phase One Project. Due: 05 June 2024 - 24:00 (Apia, Samoa local time) 📌 EXTENDED, Construction of the Chuuk organic processing facility, Federated States of Micronesia. Due: 07 June 2024 - 24:00 (Apia, Samoa local time) 📌 Development of waste management policies to improve waste management in Fiji's iTaukei villages. Due: 10 June 2024 - 24:00 (Apia, Samoa local time) For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/g6gz4v2f

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The Australian Carbon Farming Industry Roadmap offers a framework for advancing environmental stewardship and economic prosperity. By embracing carbon farming, we can drive positive change while creating opportunities for communities across Australia. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-2pftme

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Our latest review of Adelaide’s urban tree canopy management noted that Adelaide’s metro area had 16.7% tree canopy in 2022. It provides key insights that councils can consider in maintaining and growing a resilient and healthy tree canopy audit.sa.gov.au #AuditSA

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BLP connects businesses with quality, local business advice. 💥 Exactly what has to happen to get your coffee from the rugged highlands of PNG to your cup is described here in the astonishing tale of Unen Choit Cooperative Society. BLP in-country representative Gabriel Iso spoke with founder and General Manager Terry Molock about how being marginalised brought a community of farmers together to create something amazing. With this story, we want to encourage rural businesses to use BLP’s current support under the Inclusion category. Fifteen years ago, a cluster of farmers in the village of Wawet walked just a few bags of coffee 5 hours to Wasu. Now the Cooperative has an annual sales volume of 6,000 coffee bags, each weighing 60 kg and is among the leading coffee cooperatives in PNG. The assistance from BLP-approved advisor Akae Pa’asia Beach has aligned their bookkeeping processes with their business success. Subsidised advisory services are available under the Inclusion category for rural-based businesses or businesses led by women or youth. Subsidies cover over 15 areas, including accounting, marketing, and human resources. Search for advisors on the BLP Portal. Read our story below to learn more about how businesses can work with BLP approved advisors to reach new highs! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gFNqKdhS New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade DT Global Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand

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PSDI works to increase resilience in the tourism sector across the Pacific The Pacific is still recovering from the impacts of COVID-19 while remaining exposed to disasters and other shocks. In response to these challenges, PSDI advocates for a regional, collaborative approach to tourism which values resilience, cooperation, and resource-sharing over competition. PSDI supports national tourism organizations, regional organizations, and ministries of tourism to improve policy and planning to foster a stronger and more resilient sector capable of absorbing crises and shocks. Find out more on PSDI’s website: https://lnkd.in/gj5CWS5y

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Six passionate Papua New Guineans will embark on a journey to Australia to undergo training to help boost PNG’s access to the lucrative international organic produce market. Thanks to an innovative partnership between the Australian Government and PNG-based accreditation provider Paradais Review Services, the six are travelling to Adelaide in South Australia. The cohort will undertake two weeks of intensive training as National Association of Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA) Organic Inspectors and Food Safety Management System Auditors. Much of the food produced in PNG is organic, but farmers and other producers struggle to get access to the lucrative international organic produce market. This is largely due to a lack of local PNG organic certifiers with internationally recognised qualifications. Currently, certifiers need to be flown in from other countries like Australia. This makes the accreditation process difficult and expensive for PNG agribusinesses. Once this training is complete, PNG farmers will have on-the-ground access to internationally qualified organic food inspectors. This will make it easier for PNG produce to compete in valuable overseas organic markets like Australia. #PNGAusPartnership source: https://lnkd.in/gMQsk3NU

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Police probe PNG minister in $3 million detention bribe investigation Australian authorities are investigating allegations of a $3 million bribery scheme involving Papua New Guinea’s Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister, Jelta Wong, and Australian contractor Paladin. The company, previously contracted by the Australian government to manage offshore detention facilities, is suspected of using funds from the Australian Department of Home Affairs to bribe Wong in exchange for supporting Paladin’s operational control of the Manus Island detention center. The allegations surfaced after the Australian Federal Police (AFP) seized a phone from a suspected middleman linked to Paladin, uncovering key evidence. The AFP suspects Paladin dishonestly obtained millions of taxpayer dollars by submitting fraudulent reimbursement claims to Home Affairs, with the money allegedly used to bribe foreign public officials, including Wong, between 2017 and 2019. Wong, now PNG’s fisheries minister, denies any wrongdoing, stating he never received payments from Paladin. Paladin's founder, Craig Thrupp, has not responded to the bribery allegations, though he has previously denied any misconduct. Thrupp is also under scrutiny for profiting substantially from government contracts, with reports indicating he earned over $150 million from contracts worth $500 million. The investigation further revealed Thrupp’s acquisition of luxury assets, including a $33 million yacht and properties in Bali. This investigation is politically sensitive for the Albanese government, which faces pressure to balance anti-corruption efforts with maintaining diplomatic ties with PNG. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) recently cleared Paladin of conflict-of-interest allegations involving Thrupp’s relationship with his mother, a former Home Affairs official. However, the bribery investigation remains active, as questions about government oversight of contractors grow. The case also sheds light on Australia’s complex role in the Pacific, where it competes with China for influence, and where corruption allegations could have broader geopolitical implications. Link to original article in The Age: https://lnkd.in/gkT-fdqS #PNG #Bribery #corruption #financialcrime #australia #china #pacific #NACC #AFP #police #bali #refugees #detention #manus

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The NCD Commission requires a city-wide urban development plan, which facilitates direct involvement of its constituents, including the residents and business houses, in order to incrementally and sustainably improve environmental, economic, social and infrastructure development of Port Moresby. Many of the beautification programs are focused along waterfront from the Konedobu, through Downtown and Ela Beach, and to Koki Fish Market. Other parts of NCD (Port Moresby) are yet to see and/or enjoy better and sustained socio-economic services and infrastructure development. Some of the NCD-approved programs are incomplete and/or create additional hazards (eg, Waikele road section at Gerehu Stage 6, Waigani Traffic). For example, we have power poles encroaching the Waikele road section and these are yet to be shifted to new locations. The solid and liquid wastes are not monitored and managed properly. There appears to be no articulated strategy to effectively and efficiently manage various streams of wastes. New buildings and settlements are popping up here and there, and extension of pre-existing buildings are done, without proper approval from NCD Building Board. One may alao assume that NCDC does not have an up-to-date city map that shows the exact locations and attributes of all the houses, roads, parks, and vegetated area, amongst others. The NCDC (urban) planners may need to revise how they plan to develop NCD as the host of Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea. #NCDComission #ResilientUrbanDevelopment #PortMoresby #PapuaNewGuinea

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#PNGNews The recent Kids for Conservation program was a resounding success, as reported by the organizers. To read more: https://lnkd.in/g--8eiEn #KidsForConservation #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #LoopPNG #LoopNews

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