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PNG Parliament Probes Election Funding Gaps, Biometrics & Voter Roll Reforms for 2027

In this parliamentary committee hearing, members question the Acting Electoral Commissioner on funding delays, voter roll reforms, and preparations for the 2027 National Elections in Papua New Guinea. The Acting Commissioner from the :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} explains that although K50 million was allocated for early preparations, no funds have yet been released, raising concerns about procurement delays, voter registration, and logistics in remote electorates. Key issues discussed include: Insufficient and delayed funding for 2027 election preparations Estimated K500 million required for training, awareness, polling, and counting Three-phase voter roll cleanup, including photo capture for voter identification Challenges of logistics and transport to remote areas such as Telefomin, Maramuni, and Gulf Province Rising procurement and air charter costs due to inflation Calls for Treasury and IDEC to address procurement delays under existing laws Progress on biometric voter identification and pilot programs Vendor consultations and a phased rollout approach starting with NCD and selected urban areas Electoral law reforms and anti-corruption measures under review Committee members stress the importance of timely funding, early procurement, and effective coordination to avoid a repeat of the challenges experienced during the 2022 elections. Subscribe to PNG Parliament Updates for in-depth coverage of parliamentary oversight, election reforms, and preparations for the 2027 National Elections. #PNGParliament #PNGEC #Election2027 #ElectionFunding #VoterRoll #Biometrics #PapuaNewGuinea