PNG MPs Salaries 2010 to 2022: How much is your MP Earning In Gross Pay and Allowance?

Here is a compilation of Papua New Guinea MPs Salaries from 2010 to 2022, calculated. We know from past experiences (2011 & 2016) that PNG MPs normally give themselves massive pay increases before the election. Either that or they somehow conjure some excuse to get ridiculous increases.

(In case, you see any witchcraft happening, here is what you should know.) Take a look at how much each of these MPs is receiving and if they are, actually, worth the money!

• Prime Minister
  
• Speaker
  
• DPM
  
• Opposition Leader
  
• Govt Minister
  
• Non-govt MPs
  
• Governors
  
• Assembly Members

Margin of error

Calculated - these salaries are correct to the nearest 100 kinas, which means that the figures may not be the exact received by all the MPS as some MPs received more, others less.

However, we followed the increases in 2010/11 (see the article links below) and are confident that the GROSS Salaries are accurate to the thousands received annually.

PNG MPs' Salaries

There were several adjustments to make this calculation relevant;

• first, the figures published in the National Newspaper in December 2010 and the PNG Insight's calculations in 2011 based on those figures;
• second, the exact Ordinary MPs pay published by Madang MP Bryan Krammer on his Facebook wall in 2017 and
• third, the recent (2019) leaked Salary Advice Slip for PNG Parliament Speaker.
  

PNG MPs Allowances

We know that the MPs' salaries to allowances ratio is 31.6 to 68.4 split. They earn an unusually ridiculous allowance. This work EXCLUDES overseas/travel allowances.

On overseas travels, the MPs including the PM get over US$500 per day as their travel duty allowance. Read more about it in the Post Courier article here.

All in all, it gives us an accurate representation of the MPs' salaries. SOURCE LINKS

1) 2010 increases: https://www.thenational.com.pg/mp-reveals-pay/

2) 2010 - 2016 Increases (Calculated) https://www.pnginsightblog.com/2016/06/mps-base-pay-2016-png-111-mps-share.html

3) Madang MP Salary, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kramerreportpng/posts/1128916040578034

Additional info

• Salary to allowance ratio 31.6: 68.4
• *adjustments 2011, 2017 and 2019 base/gross salaries

What do you think? Leave a comment. See more election data on PNG Insight YouTube Channel

PNG Election Results 2022: How to follow the counting as it happens

The PNG election results are the work of the electoral commission. The commission is directly responsible for counting, declaring and returning the 2022 Election Writs to the Governor-General. However, it is not clear how the PNG EC will relay the election results to the public.

The election results are now coming out of the provinces from journalists, scrutineers and individuals other than the PNG electoral commission. 

Latest on PNG election counting update 2022

How to follow PNG Elections 2022 

The election results are closely monitored by the major news outlets in PNG. You'll get the latest updates as they happen. Also, PNG Facebook pages will be lit with all sorts of stories. So, be careful where you get your updates. 

Note that the official telecaster of the 2022 National General Election is the NBC News

Here are some places where you can get the updates.

• Post Courier website
• PNG NBC News Facebook page
• PNG Electoral Commission Facebook page
• PNG Loop online news website and Facebook Page
• National EMTV News website and Facebook page.

To make it easy for you, we are compiling all the latest election-related news and updates, especially the 2022 PNG election results, on this page.

2022 Elections results in brief

• James Marape retains his seat as MP Tari- Pori

Declaration of election winner by the electoral commissioner

In past elections, counting was done in each provincial capital and results were returned to the EC in Port Moresby for the official declaration. 

There were instances of malpractices where the Provincial Returning Officers (PROs) were declared the winner in the province. 

For example, the first parliament sitting after the 2017 election saw 2 candidates sitting in the Parliament chamber. They were declared winners, one by the EC and the other by the provincial returning officer.

Such instances can be avoided if the PNG EC does it properly and centrally in Port Moresby after the counting is completed.

UPNG Acceptance List 2024: Non-School Leavers, New Intake, Contining, Re-enrolled Students Info

The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) publishes four separate lists to inform students of their admission status for various categories. These are:

• New Intake Grade 12 School Leavers (SL) Acceptance List: This list names students who have been accepted for undergraduate studies as school leavers directly from Grade 12.

• Non-School Leavers (NSL) Acceptance List: This list names students who have been accepted for undergraduate studies who are not school leavers (e.g., mature-aged students, transfer students).

• Continuing Students Progression List: This list confirms the continuation of studies for currently enrolled students who have successfully progressed to the next academic year.

• Re-enrolled Students Acceptance List: This list names students who have been accepted to re-enrol in their studies after a period of absence.

More information on the Non-school Leavers Selection List for 2024 Dates, Releases and TESAS Lists is available here.

Accessing and Downloading the Lists

The University of Papua New Guinea and the Higher Education Department officially release these lists at specified times towards the end of the year and early new year. Once released, you can access and download them directly from the UPNG website.

In addition to the UPNG website, PNG Insight provides a helpful resource with quick links to access the non-school leavers and school leavers selection lists for 2024 as soon as they become available. You can find these links on the acceptance list download page.

How to Download UPNG Acceptance List PDF 2024

To download the UPNG acceptance list for this year, visit their website. On the homepage, you'll find a tab labelled "2024 Acceptance List for School Leavers, Non-School Leavers, and Continuing Students," similar to previous years (see screenshot).

Arrow showing where to find UPNG acceptance List PDF

NSL, re-admit and continuing students' TESAS status

For non-school leavers, readmitted and continuing students, it's mandatory to confirm your TESAS status. This means ascertaining whether you're currently receiving either AES or HECAS funding.

Additionally, you should explore how to apply for HELP, the PNG government's student loan scheme. This article provides valuable insights into both TESAS and HELP, which you'll find helpful.

If you are waiting for the UPNG Non-school Leavers Selection List 2023/2024, check out this article for more info.

University of Papua New Guinea New Intake Selection List 2024 Now Out

DHERST has released the NEW INTAKE name list for the HEIs including the University of Papua New Guinea's (UPNG) list. Note that the actual  2024 Acceptance List is NOW out.

New Intakes, NSL, readmit and continuing students' TESAS status

For the non-school leavers, readmit, school leavers and continuing students, you'll have to confirm your TESAS status before the end of January 2024. 

Here is what DHERST said:

Be advised that the TESAS list will be published before the end of this month (January 2024). Students whose names do not appear on the TESAS Award list should consult their respective institutions directly and confirm their admission status for 2024.

In addition, you should find out how to apply for HELP - the PNG govt's student loan scheme. 

This article shed some light on TESAS and HELP - you will find the information useful.

Download UPNG NEW INTAKE List PDF

To download DHERST's New Intake 2024 list you can visit the website. [Source: DHERST, 11/12/2021]

Note that some smartphone visitors to the DHERST website have difficulty viewing and downloading the New Intake PDF list. If you have the same issue, you can download the list directly from the link below.

How to find your name?

• Firstly, go to the DHERST website,
• Secondly, download the PDF file, which is 162 pages and 6.2 MB. 
• Then, do a PDF search (use your SLF number or your full name to search and confirm your name on the list)

Check the DHERST website or download the 2024 DHERST New Intake Selected Students HEIs PDF List 👈via this link.

We keep a checklist for the other universities. Find out if the other 2024 acceptance lists are out.

If you have any questions, leave a message or comment and let us know what you think.