Papua New Guinea Royal Constabulary (RPNGC)

Kua replaces Dr Philip Mitna in this role while Dr Mitna moves to the role of Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Joanne Clarkson who is the current Deputy Commissioner of Police will now be based in Canberra, Australia as the Policing Liaising officer.

The successful collaboration between the Papua New Guinea Royal Constabulary, Papua New Guinea Customs, and the Australian Federal Police in combating transnational crime was recognized on March 15, 2023.

The U.S. Government law enforcement agency, Homeland Security Investigation (HSI), presented them with the 2021 HSI Annual Award for Outstanding Investigative Accomplishments for Narcotics and Contraband Smuggling.