Welfare

Minister for Internal Security Peter Tsiamalili Jnr made this known in Parliament last week following questions raised by Member for Goilala Casmiro Aia.

The MP questioned the Minister on housing and accommodation issues for police officers, now that the Government plans to recruit new officers next year.

In response, Minister Tsiamalili Jnr said the welfare of Police officers is being captured in the Government’s plan for the next five years.

He assured that all these will be addressed by the Marape-Rosso Government.         

Secretary for Constitution and Law Reform Committee Dr Eric Kwa revealed this today.

He said CLRC has reviewed this law and made it gender balanced across the board.

According to CLRC Working Paper 23, three pieces of legislation to deal with maintenance in PNG.

A wife and children who have been deserted may claim maintenance in the District Court or the Local Court under the Deserted Wives and Children Act.

A spouse of a statutory marriage may claim maintenance in the National Court under the Matrimonial Causes Act.