Australian Academic Appointed PNG Electoral Commissioner

Australian academic and long-time Papua New Guinea elections researcher Dr Nicole Haley has been appointed as the country's new Electoral Commissioner, with Prime Minister declaring her expertise will be critical in delivering a credible 2027 National General Election under the guiding principle of "one person, one vote." Dr Haley's appointment follows a bipartisan selection process conducted by the Electoral Commission Appointments Committee, comprising the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, Chairman of the Public Service Commission and Chairman of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on National Elections. The committee shortlisted candidates before conducting detailed interviews focused on strategies to deliver an impartial and credible election. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Australian Academic Appointed PNG Electoral Commissioner appeared first on Post Courier .
2026-07-01 09:40:26