Parliament Committee Plans Immigration Inquiry

The Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Citizenship Matters, led by Hon. Ricky Morris, is preparing an inquiry into Papua New Guinea’s immigration and citizenship challenges. The committee met with the Immigration and Citizenship Authority to discuss key issues, illegal foreign businesses, and ongoing initiatives. Hon. Morris emphasized fair and secure immigration systems for all citizens. The inquiry aims to strengthen national frameworks and coordination among agencies to protect PNG’s borders and opportunities. Hon. Morris underscored the government’s firm commitment to upholding a fair, transparent, and secure immigration framework that serves and protects the rights and interests of all citizens. This parliamentary inquiry is a proactive step toward reinforcing national legal frameworks and improving inter-agency coordination to better safeguard PNG’s borders, preserve national sovereignty, and ensure that opportunities stemming from immigration are both equitable and beneficial to the nation and its people.