Temporary Special Measures (TSM)

Women leaders on special measures

The question that took centre stage was: Should Temporary Special Measures be considered to pave the way for fair representation in PNG’s political landscape?

Simply put, should reserved seats be introduced in Parliament?

During the 2017 national general elections, no woman was elected to Parliament, while in 2012, only three were elected.

Generally, Since Independence, only seven women have ever been elected to Parliament.