The O’Neill -Dion Government is adamant to make amendments to the electoral laws to increase candidates’ nomination fee in the 2017 National General Election.
Trade, Commerce and Industry Minister and Member for Yangoru-Saussia Richard Maru revealed this to his constituents in Koro Village yesterday.
He said the nomination fee will be increased to K10,000 in the upcoming elections.
The current nomination fee is K1,000, and had been for decades, since Independence.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill when responding to questions in the last month Parliament sitting supported the call to increase candidates’ nomination fee.
He told Parliament the National Executive Council will deliberate on the matter before PNG go to the polls.
Meanwhile, the Issue of Writs and candidates nomination for the 2017 Elections will be on April 20 next year.