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My name is John Ipidari. I have worked in Porgera as project Coordinator for Porgera and Mt Kare projects and latter as Manager Project Coordination with Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) up until 30 March 2020. As Manager I was in charge of Eight Project Coordinators looking after Project issues relating to all operating mines in PNG. There was three extreme cases of Mining issues in PNG and with Porgera it makes it as fourth extreme. Therefore if State and Resources Developers want to see long-term sustainable development in the Project areas in both Mining and Petroleum project areas, it all started with Section 47 (5) of Oil & Gas Act and Mining Act 1992 section 155. I have worked with Oil Search Ltd for 8 years in the field of exploration & business development officer and Mining as stated above. Based on above work experience and learnings I developed a simple Model to ensure project security and long-term sustainable development for the host community with existing project development funds made available as a result of the resources development. The model is called Tambiabu Model ("TM") and aimed at leaving no one behind as to sharing benefits with legitimate landholders whilst providing project security and thinking and investing for current benefits and into the future with resources developments happening in an area. The law is all there but regulators failed to enforce the laws and politicians interfere in operation of the law and some officers in state agencies become victim of complying with law. In short, the model I created is all about bottom up planning and ensuring that benefits are shared equitably for current beneficiaries and programs and sustainable development activities are put in place for benefits to flow even after project closed. One thing I achieved based on Panguna, OK Tedi , Mt Kare and Petroleum Sector experience is transfer of Paiam Private Hospital to the government to be sustained after Porgera mine closes. It is template which can be used for other projects for purposes of sustainability after mine closes. It became reality when Porgera mine closed and hospital was the only visible legacy left as a result of Porgera mine operation for the last 30 years. PNG remains land of the unexpected.

There is no hub in Daru. The District right on Queensland's doorstep. A atonal government office that can issue passports in Daru to liaise with Australian immigration officers in Thursday Island and Saibai. A short boat ride to TI and an internal flight to Mareeba airport and the workers are where the work is in North Queensland. plenty of people available who want work in Western Province.

I'm impressed and really want to see more local workers participate in PALM & RSE. Establish office in each district & province so we could meet the demands of workers.

Yes well said but when does Png G’ment ever think of the grassroots people striving to get ahead with opportunities….?……..never !

Can Australia do everything for Papua New Guinea, cause Aussie you only talk but no bench marks, I think that's the reason why China is coming into Papua New Guinea

it's ok to find jobs or employment outside of PNG if your attitude is right you will sustain your self. PNG is blessed with tones of opportunities to start your own business....I wonder why travel so far to make ends meet... I love my small sme.....soon getting somewhere

i really agreed 💯 more PNG must Go to seasonal worker's

Yes, absolutely spot on - management will need to show leadership, ownership and engagement.

Firstly, thanks so much of the initiatives to create employment to unemployed population. Now, if you could clarify this includes skilled labours as well.

Thanks Miranda and Sinclair! Also interested to hear your thoughts on to what extent the more explicit promotion of a mixed-model/hybrid approach might be suitable, where 'community policing' type groups (that in many cases already exist) collaborate with the police to extend their reach into communities. Helpful/viable or adding layers of complication?

Thank you for providing the additional links that further justify the need for PNG to agressively step up its efforts in exceeding the 8,000 by 2025 targe. An increase in the target numbers should be the next step once systems to scale are in place.

The challenges highlighted in this blog regarding the recruitment and deployment of Papua New Guinea seasonal workers to Australia and New Zealand are significant. It's crucial for PNG to address the issues of equitable access, infrastructure, and financing to ensure the success of its labor mobility program. Additionally, improving communication, providing resources, and fostering connections between employers and recruitment hubs can play a pivotal role in achieving the target of sending 8,000 workers by 2025. This initiative has the potential to benefit both PNG and the host countries, addressing labor shortages and providing opportunities for PNG citizens, but overcoming these obstacles is essential for its success.