PNG govt to review laws protecting whistleblowers

1:56 pm on 10 July 2019

Papua New Guinea's prime minister says his cabinet will review laws protecting whistleblowers.

Papua New Guinea 's national parliament in Waigani.

Papua New Guinea 's national parliament in Waigani. Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades

James Marape said witnesses who exposed corruption or misuse of power should be better protected.

He said the review was part of a legislative package being put together by his deputy, Davis Steven, which includes the creation of an Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Mr Marape said a draft bill would be refined by cabinet before being tabled in parliament.