The PNGTUC Assistant General Secretary, Anton P Sekum said in 1968, in response to the rapid increase in the urban population and settlement formation, the National Housing Commission (NHC) was set up by Australian administration following a recommendation by the World Bank.
“In 1974, the NHC was given the responsibility for implementing a self-help-scheme which included recognizing existing settlements as part of urban activity that needed improvement, upgrading of settlements on a self-help-basis and developing new settlements in conjunction with employment opportunities.
