Papua New Guinea's opposition leader, Don Polye, has accused the prime minister, Peter O'Neill, of sitting on legislation that would protect whistleblowers.
Mr Polye's statement comes after the alleged assault of a NAQIA employee who Mr Polye alleges was beaten for exposing corruption in the agency.
He says corruption in the country is rife and whistleblowers are not legally protected for exposing corruption within organisations.
Mr Polye says the government continues to delay enacting a proposed Whistleblower Act, which would offer protection.
The leader of Papua New Guinea's Triumph Heritage and Empowerment party, Don Polye. Photo: RNZI / Johnny Blades
