By JOEL K ANDREW
THE alternate government band of leaders have come together in a media conference at Crown Hotel today to unveil their core alternate policies.
The leaders were led by Leader of the Opposition, Douglas Tomuriesa and Alternate Prime Minister nominee, Hon. Rainbo Paita.
Other senior parliamentarians also graced the atmosphere, displaying their solid moral and physical support towards changing the current government.
Speaking on the alternate government’s policies, Mr Tomuriesa announced that an alternate policy plan has been documented, comprising mostly of alternate solutions to the current issues that the government lacks the capability of addressing.
According to the Opposition Leader, the Alternate Government team believes the alternate policies will rescue Papua New Guinea from the current crisis and instability in various forms that the nation is experiencing.
He explained that the Opposition’s Alternate Policy framework was compiled over a period of six months, and aims at restoring the dignity and confidence of the people and private sectors in PNG.
“We see this Alternate Policy Plan as the only viable path to set Papua New Guinea on a new trajectory of development,” said Mr Tomuriesa.
The Opposition claims that Papua New Guinea needs an uncompromising reset, in order to alleviate petty issues that are contributing towards the nation’s regression from its former state.
“We have undertaken a detailed review of all current policies, legislative and institutional structures, as well as comprehensive diagnosis of the prevailing state of affairs.”
While commending the collaborative efforts of the policy developers and opposition’s technical team, Alternate Prime Minister nominee, Hon. Rainbo Paita said the Alternate Policy Plan is the result of an exhaustive review, which outlines that the alternate government will take immediate action, as an effective government.
“The fourteen (14) alternate policies in this document have all the solutions to what the country is going through, and I believe that this nation will be heading in a new direction, as we aim to restore back the trust and confidence of our people,” said Paita.
The fourteen alternate policies of the Opposition underscore a foundational aim and focus of resetting Papua New Guinea.
The alternate polices include: Restoring Fiscal Discipline; Reducing the alarming Public Debt Situation; Addressing the Foreign Currency Shortage; Reducing the Cost of Living; Stimulating Economic Growth, Job, and Income Creation; Revitalizing Agriculture, A Cornerstone for National Prosperity;
Enhancing Health Care-More Doctors, Nurses, and Global Standards; Strengthening Law, Order, and Respect for Law; Removing Impediments (Red Tapes); Removing Inefficiencies in the State-Owned-Enterprises (SOEs); Strengthening Accountability and Efficiency in the Public Service; Strengthening and Empowering Provincial and Local Level Government (PLLG) and Accountability; Reforming Electoral and Political Systems; and Institutional and Structural Reforms.
Those policies will reshape the political and economic state of our country which will have better outcome for our country and our people.
Accountability and fare distribution of our nations revenue according to budgeted allocation is the foundation of fruitful economic management which will have greater impact on our economy and benefits to our people.
Excessive foreign Loan into misuse resulting in inflation and applying excessive tax to businesses and our citizens has to end and try to generate money within our country through investments and manage within our means. Bring back investors confidence into our country and allow competitive business environments to ease our struggling economy.
Our Prime Minister’s bias, nepotism, cronism that leads to corruption must end to unite our nation of many tribes and Languages.
The new PM and Government must announce the removal of the slogan, TAKE BACK PNG which has becomes a blockage to the progress and prosperity of our Nation internally. PNG is a multi cultural nation and therefore ,we should be open to outside world for trade and investments.
Cutdown on DSIP and PSIP funds to minimise MPs misuse of tax payers money or apply strict government auditing team to make sure all funds allocated are well spent on developments in respective Electorates.
Lack of audits and accountability has resulted in misuse and abuse of tax payers monies which has to end for the well-being of our country.
Connect PNG has been misused by PM Marape to channel millions out to his Cronies and the new government must suspend this programme untill our economy is in a better state to fund such projects.
Department of works and highways and it’s functions and expenditures must be fully audited to establish any corruption and held them accountable.
Allow another Airline company into our country for competition to reduce Air fares for our citizens. Revoke any bad decisions done by Marape which has negative impacts on our economy.
Revoke public finance management Act and also revoke Central Bank’s Act.
Get the FX and fuel issues in order immediately for smooth flow of goods and services.
Amend free education and let parents pay school fees from elementary to grade 8 and government free education can take over from grade 9 to collages and Universities. Give some sense of responsibility to all parents .
Election rigging in 2022 election has brought in unqualified MPs who are useless and unproductive which has to end.
Make amendments to National Procurement Commission and check money below K10 million paid out to Marape’s Cronies and held them accountable.
Review oil , gas and mining act to bring in more investors to boost our economy. Also used revenue from non renewable sectors into developing Agriculture industries at bigger commercial scales. Boost production and establish markets worldwide for exports.
We have very conducive climates which can boost agriculture production if our government is kin about developing Agriculture industry and many more.
The new government must uphold our NATIONAL CONSTITUTIONS set up by our fore fathers to unite our multicultural and diverse Nation.
It is the duty of any government now and into the future to uphold our constitution and do not amend laws to suit your greed and stomach. Any dictatorship of leadership will not survive in this nation.
Always remember , all government MPs or Opposition MPs we call elected Leaders must carry the burden of this Nation forward by making Laws and Policies for the benefits and wellbeing of our beautiful Country and our citizens.
Let’s do away with greed and selfishness and provide honest and transparent Leadership for our nation.
Give the best to your nation and leave a legacy behind for our future Generation to come.
God Bless our Nation
Andrew Gilmai
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