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Papua New Guinea
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
a. Yes
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 125.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:42:57 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
a. The legislature (national/subnational)
Comments: The legislature can only accept or reject suggestions from the Boundaries Commission, and may not alter the Commissions report
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 125 clause 3.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:46:26 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Sections 34 and 35.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:46:55 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
a. Total population
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 36
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:47:13 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
c. Boundary Commission
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 35.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:47:38 UTC
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
a. Changes in number of total population
k. Boundaries redrawn every____period of years
Comments: k. Every 10 years.
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 125 clause 1. Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:49:22 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
f. None
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
Last updated: 2005-03-07 19:56:00 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
Last updated: 2005-03-07 19:56:21 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2007-01-09 08:12:22 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission.
b. Full Address Angua Centre, Angua Drive, PO Box Boroko
c. Telephone 675 325 8187
d. Facsimile 675 325 8650
e. Email [email protected]
f. Website Address http://www.pngec.gov.pg/
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Electoral Commissioner, Andrew Trawen
h. Information Officer Margaret Vagi
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Pigin, Motu, and English
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 2 clause 11.
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:48:24 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
c. Local level
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997); Part 5 Section 73 (National Elections) Part 14 Section 234 (Local Government elections).
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:36:46 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
f. Other
Comments: The Electoral Commission Appointments Committee. The Committee consists of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition. the Chairman of the Permanent Committee on Appointments, and the Chairman of the Public Services Commission.
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Part 2 Section 6.
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:48:24 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Comments: The budget is obtained through a special appropriation. The EMB is responsible to the Ombudsman, Auditor-General and the Parliamentary Accounts Committee after expenditure has been undertaken.
Source: Report of the Commonwealth Expert Group on Papua New Guineas Electoral Arrangements 2002.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:40:14 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: Money is dispersed by the Finance Ministry/Treasury Office. The Ombudsman, Auditor-General and the Parliamentary Accounts Committee are able to review the expenditures of the EMB. There are no controls on spending before the fact.
Source: Report of the Commonwealth Expert Group on Papua New Guineas Electoral Arrangements, 2002.
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:48:24 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: 6 year term for the Electoral Commissioner
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 9.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:41:33 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:48:24 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
a. Total number: A
Comments: Approximately 2.5 million voters at the 2002 elections. It is widely known that there are more electors on the roll than what is possible.
Source: Report of the Commonwealth Expert Group on Papua New Guineas Electoral Arrangements, 2002.
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:48:24 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
f. A Governor General appointed by the Monarch
Comments: The Monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland appoints a Governor General in consultation with the executive through parliament.
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Part 5, Article 88 clause 1.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:08:56 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Article 142 clause 2
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:09:10 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
b. No
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Part 5, Article 82 clauses 1 and 2
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:09:31 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Part 6 article 101 clause 1
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:09:55 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: Limited Preferential Voting Voters can number up to three candidates in rank order from most preferred to least preferred.
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 139.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:10:29 UTC
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
k. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:10:41 UTC
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:10:59 UTC
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
b. Specially delimited constituencies
c. Regional/provincial level
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Part 6 Article 101 clause
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:11:24 UTC
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:11:36 UTC
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Part 6 Article 101
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:11:54 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:12:22 UTC
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
c. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:12:34 UTC
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
e. Not applicable x
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:12:57 UTC
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
b. Specify the percentage:
Comments: The Limited Preferential System requires that a candidate reach an absolute majority of support.
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 168.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:13:29 UTC
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:14:34 UTC
ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
b. Specify the percentage:
Comments: The Limited Preferential System requires that a candidate reach an absolute majority of support
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 168.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:17:06 UTC
ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:17:22 UTC
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
a. At fixed intervals (specify length)
b. Elections can be called at any time (specify by whom)
d. Other
Comments: Nominally the life of the parliament is 5 years. More often general elections are held after the Prime Minister or the Ministry fails a no confidence motion, or the government is defeated on a question that the Prime Minster has deemed a question of confidence. A general election can be held if the parliament, by an absolute majority, decides.
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 105 clause 1.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:18:29 UTC
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:18:44 UTC
ES20 Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
a. Voting takes place on one day
Comments: The legislation allows for polling to take place over a period of not more than 14 days. However it has been the practice to conduct polling in a day. In the by-elections after the 2002 general election polling took place over a number of days.
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 75.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:19:52 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997), and Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (1997).
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:20:35 UTC
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
a. January 2000 or later
Comments: September 2006
Source: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:43:57 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
Source: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:43:57 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 50 clause 1.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:21:48 UTC
LF05 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
b. National elections are held on the same day as regional and local elections
Comments: The law does not specify the conduct of both elections on the same day. The Electoral Commission has the discretion to make this decision whether to hold together or separate. The election in 2002 undertook national and local government elections at the same time.
Source: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:43:57 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
a. Judiciary
Comments: The National and Supreme court respond to disputes relating to elections.
Source: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:43:57 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
h. Not applicable
Source: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:43:57 UTC
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
c. Voters
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Part 18 Section 208 (c)
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:28:10 UTC
LF10 What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
c. Superior Court
Comments: Electoral Disputes are heard in the National Court, but can be appealed to the Supreme court.
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 155 clause 2 (a)
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:28:41 UTC
LF11 Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
a. Election Management Body
e. Legislature
Comments: Electoral Commission in close consultation with the Legislative Council/NEC
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 109 clause 1
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:43:57 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Comments: There is no allocation of free broadcast time or free printed advertisement space to political parties.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:10:35 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
f. Other
Comments: b) Unknown. f) The name of the political party and any abbreviations; the name of the public officer; the postal address and physical location of where the main office is located, as well as any branches or affiliates; the names, addresses, and occupations of its executive officers and of its executive or controlling body and of the officers accountable for or otherwise handling or managing its money or property; the names and addresses of persons authorized to receive contributions and commit expenditures on its behalf; the names and addresses of persons authorized to commit the party and its branches to endorse and publicly support candidates at elections; the date of its incorporation; a copy of the constitution of the political party; the certificate of incorporation issued under the Associations Incorporation Act (Chapter 142); statutory declarations by Members of the Parliament who are members of the political party (if any) to the effect that they are members and are not members of any other political party; a statutory declaration by the public officer to the effect that: no non-citizens are members of the political party; and no non-citizens are in the employ of the political party or have been engaged, whether for gain or otherwise, to assist in any way in its campaign or work; a copy of the balance sheet and financial statements detailing assets and liabilities and income and sources of income; copy of the annual income tax return for the preceding year (if any) certified by the Internal Revenue Commission to be true and accurate.
Source: Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (1997) Section 21.
Last updated: 2006-03-20 22:18:18 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:03:17 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
f. Registration
Comments: a) 25 years of Age. d) A candidate must have lived in the area for 2 years or more prior to the election, or for a period of 5 years at any time.
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 103
Last updated: 2006-03-20 22:24:37 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:04:02 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:04:16 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
e. Offences against electoral law
k. Mental health problems
Comments: a) Must be of 9 months or more.
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 103
Last updated: 2006-03-20 22:25:47 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
o. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:08:09 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 84
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:11:03 UTC
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
Comments: a) The candidate must declare that they are qualified to be a member of parliament. b)K1,000
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 87.
Last updated: 2006-03-20 22:25:47 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:12:01 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
e. Not Applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:12:15 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
Source: Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (1997) Section 56 clause 2.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:12:42 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Source: Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (1997) section 61.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:12:56 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
e. Not Applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:13:14 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
e. Other
Comments: e) If a female candidate was endorsed by a political party and received at least 10% of the votes cast the party can recover a portion of the money expended on her campaign.
Source: Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (1997) Section 61 clause 2 and Section 62 clause (c) and (d).
Last updated: 2006-03-20 22:25:47 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
c. Unspecified
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:14:07 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Source: Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (1997) Section 55 clauses (b), (c), (d).
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:14:19 UTC
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Source: Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (1997) Section s 57, 58, and 59.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:14:38 UTC
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
a. Public disclosure of party contributions received
b. Public disclosure of party expenditure
d. Ceilings on how much money a party can raise
h. Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
Source: Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (1997) Part 5.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:15:14 UTC
PC20 Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
a. Public disclosure of candidate contributions received
b. Public disclosure of candidate expenditure
d. Ceilings on how much money a candidate can raise
h. Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
Source: Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (1997) Part 5.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:15:52 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
e. Ability to vote for candidates within parties (personal vote)
g. Different ballots used in different constituencies
n. Random listing (lottery)
o. Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
Comments: e) The elector must place the candidate number/name against the three preferences 1, 2, 3 in such a way as to indicate preferences clearly.
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 125. Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA)and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005. Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:16:01 UTC
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:20:38 UTC
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
s. Not Applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:20:53 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
c. At special counting centres
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 148
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:21:15 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
c. Tally of voters who voted
e. Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused)
j. Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate
l. Counted by hand
r. Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
Comments: c) Tally of voters
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 154
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:16:01 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
c. District level
Comments: Central Tally Room. Information is passed to the Returning Officer
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 154 clause 2 (f).
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:16:01 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
b. District level
Comments: Provincial/Open Electorates/LLG
Source: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:16:01 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
c. By fax
f. By computer
g. Internet
Comments: Electronic or expeditious means are used to notify the returning officer.
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 154 clause 2 (f).
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:16:01 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
i. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:24:00 UTC
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:24:13 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
Comments: d) From the National Court, on the request of candidate.
Source: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:16:01 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:24:54 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
b. An individual candidate
Comments: b) Through the courts. Only the candidate who received the second highest amount of votes can request the recount.
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 170 (1).
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:16:01 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
a. National Election Management body
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 170 (2)
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:25:37 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 154 clause 2
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:28:43 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
a. hours: 2-3 hours
Comments: Depends on how fast the ballots are counted
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 154 clause 2
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:29:18 UTC
VC17 Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
a. Yes
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 175 clause 1 (a)
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:29:54 UTC
VC18 How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
b. days:
Comments: The return of the writ, and therefore the announcement of the results must be done within 21 days. This period can be extended to a maximum of two weeks.
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 80 and Section 177 clause 2 (b).
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:30:20 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
Source: Report of the Commonwealth Expert Group on Papua New Guineas Electoral Arrangements, 2002
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:48:27 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Comments: One year before the National election, due to funding.
Source: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:56:12 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
k. Yes, conducted by Religious Institutions
Source: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:56:12 UTC
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
b. Media advertisement
d. Music and theater
h. Other
Comments: h) Seminars and workshops.
Source: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:56:12 UTC
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
a. Yes
Comments: Duties are outlined in the Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997).
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997).
Last updated: 2006-03-16 18:15:13 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
f. By mail
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 132 clause 1.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:57:53 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA) and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 18:14:58 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
e. By mail
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA) and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 18:14:47 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
b. Yes
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 98.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:59:02 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
b. By mail
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA) and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2006-03-16 18:14:32 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
b. Disabled persons
c. People in remote areas
d. People in hospitals
e. People in prison
f. Other
Comments: f) Citizens residing outside the country. - An elector who will not, throughout the polling period be within the electorate for which he/ she is enrolled, - or will not be within 16km by the nearest polling place, - or will be travelling or be away, - or is seriously ill or infirm, - or is restricted or forbidden by religious beliefs to follow normal procedures, - or is a citizen residing abroad.
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA) and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:04:52 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:00:21 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No X
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:00:37 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 139.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:00:59 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
Comments: not known
Last updated: 2005-03-02 04:01:26 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Comments: 18 years
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 126 clause 3
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:02:33 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
Comments: b) A citizen wishing to register to vote needs to have either lived in the electorate for 6 months or more, or have been born in the electorate or lived in the electorate for a period of 5 years at any time.
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 50 clause 1. Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) section 50 clause 1 (a) and (b).
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:02:33 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
b. Previous Conviction
d. Mental disability
Comments: a) The incarceration must be for a period of 9 months or more to suspend the right to vote. b) If the voter has been convicted, within the period of three years next preceding the first day of the polling period for the election concerned, of an offence relating to elections that is prescribed by an Organic Law or an Act of the Parliament
Source: Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Section 50 1 (a) and (b).
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:02:33 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 15.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:55:03 UTC
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
b. Voters register
Comments: b) Enrolling by filling out the Enrollment Form
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 54.
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:02:33 UTC
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
a. Continuously
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 57 clause 1.
Last updated: 2005-03-02 03:55:53 UTC
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
e. Appearance by voter at registration office
f. Door-to-door registration campaign
Comments: f) Official visitation to provinces, districts, LLGs and wards
Source: Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997) Section 58 clause 1.
Last updated: 2007-01-11 13:02:33 UTC
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