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An investigative analysis. I did not only enjoy the read, I learnt alot of complex parliamentary processes eloquently explained in brief understandable piece. The author is without doubt the best political analyst in the making.

Hi there Elias, thanks for your first-hand description of the law and order situation there at the Green Hill Estate which certainly demands some immediate proactive steps to be taken initially by those relevant authorities responsible. Having said that, like everything else, it is easier said than done! Therefore, it begs the question first and foremost, as to whether or not the NCDC has put in place any policy and legal framework with implementing agencies that are currently established within its jurisdiction and being tasked with the responsibility for addressing such community affairs on public interest, public order, public safety and public welfare issues in so far as administration of justice at the Ward community level is concerned? I am offering the above comment and as a contribution in raising the most fundamental question for our leaders in government to take note (especially the MP) by taking on the prime responsibility in providing the political will and financial support and, in liaising with the NCDC to ensure the Ward System (if not yet) is established with Village Courts functioning which is similar to the rest of the other 21 provinces around the country. In addition to the Village Courts services, the police force would also step in to partner with the Ward Village Court law enforcement performance by recruiting, training and deploying of members all from the same Ward community as Auxilary policemen. I am more than convinced that implementation of these measures would be the step in the right direction which would deliver a tangible and practical outcome through improvement in the law and order situation at the Green Hill Estate and would no doubt dramatically cut down the escalating number of criminal activities to a very significant extent thereby restoring an increased level of public safety and confidence to the residents, especially for women and children. I am hopeful that all relevant authorities at every level of government are taking note of these matters of concern in the interest of its citizens, and... To this way it remains yet to be seen. Regards Richard

Thank you indeed, Mike for throwing light on the current political fiasco which, without any element of ambiguity seeks to demonstrate the glaring need for all our MP's to fully acquaint themselves on such necessities as parliamentary rules (if any) as to guide ethical behavior in the conduct of the performance of their mandated duty during sittings of parliament including full understanding of what is required to be observed and guided by in terms of following its processes and procedures and importantly to know and have some understanding of the laws governing those functions for example the standing orders, the votes of no confidence, the calling of parliament, the roles and responsibilities of the speaker, the constitutional provisions relating to the national parliament, the ministerial duties, roles, functions and responsibilities of office etc etc. If they fail to understand the laws and lift their game, they will continue to run to the supreme court every time "like naughty kids run to their Dad (court)" for correction.

Thanks John and Glenn for sharing your thoughts. I do not want to rebutt every line of your thoughts, however, please respect the decision of a sovereign nation.

Thanks Michael for this valuable historical information. I have never trusted these clown human judges and will never believe in any any of their judgements. This justice department should be demolished. The money wasted on this department should be used in other critical areas. I have witnessed a lot of cases where normal judgement is clouded with deceitful intentional assumptions and punishment.

Hi everyone I'm here not for the color of the news or agendas or being a mouth actor!! Could we for a minute pause and realise what's really happening to the political system of our country right now and wonder how we are laughed at by other countries seeing it as a joke how our country took Prime Minister's seat as a trolley for shopping for different customers? We've seen now that all our politicians are hungry, mendicant savages for Royal treatment powers and they are too ignorant to reveal their hidden demons even the current PM. Every soul living in this country Papua New Guinea by far are the victim of their illiterate doings. PNG citizens can't keep up to the standard of prices of goods and services that keep soaring. Not many educated graduates can easily find jobs now a days etc... And yet again every ministers are becoming MISTER KNOW IT ALL, making headlines on post and national newspapers everyday trying to be Jesus to deliver, heal and save. It's laws that killed jesus not three nails. All the MPs are guilty to some degrees. They can try to buy more time, but as we all know, history repeats. Laws can be broken, and can be made. What really frightening is laws can be made, who knows a time will come when death penalty can be imposed to ministers for misuse of public funds wouldn't that be a site?

Thanks Dac Mike for the history and explanation of the VONC process. Very educational read. Much appreciated.

Thanks for mind settle attribution...courts will never ever come up with sensible decisions. The court will always support corrupt politicians, but God will always reveal the truth at the end of everything. There is a light at end of the tunnel.

Agree with you on that, "some actions need common sense more than legal interpretation".

I agree. When a court rules 5-0 (which they did in the last two cases) it shows how silly the arguments were in the first place. The parliament is developing a habit of running to the courts, and when courts rule against one party that party cries about separation of powers. The parliament is effectively making the judiciary the supervisor. Some things need common sense more than legal interpretation. Now the government is contemplating applying for the slip rule. Which is an urgent application for the court to review its decision, but will not change the substantive decisions. They know that, but they may go ahead anyhow, purposely to delay a vote of no confidence. It’s a mess.

Thanks Michael for this blog. One trend currently taking shape is; the Parliamentary situation in which either the Opposition or Government team seeking court interpretation on basic Parliamentary processes and procedures like the application of Standing Orders during sitting times is a bad precedent. It is like asking the headmaster of a school to come into a classroom and reiterate the classroom rules to the pupils instead of the class teacher. Let's hope better for the future.

Thank for sharing this. Really appreciated, Michael. Kind regards