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LIS Overview

The Land Information Division was established after the 2005 Land Summit.

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Land Board Support Services

The Department through the Land Administration Division provides the support services to the Papua New Guinea Land Board through an Executive Officer and a Land Board Support Staff.

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About Us

The Office of the Director is responsible for the achievement of this corporate objective.

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Policy and Legal Services

The Policy and Legal Services Division is a recently created division which was once known as Policy Division.

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Overview

The Policy and Legal Services Division is a recently created division which was once known as Policy Division.

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Acts & Regulations

The Policy and Legal Services Division is to ensure that DL&PP has a sound legislative framework, Policy and Legal Division reviews legislation and facilitate for amendments where required.

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Governance

The Governance and Compliance Unit (G&CU) is directly under supervision of the Office of the Department of Lands and Physical Planning (DLPP) Secretary.

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Office Of The Secretary

Office Of The Secretary

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Cookie Policy

We use cookies to help improve your experience of dlpp.gov.pg. This cookie policy is part of Department of Land and Physical Planning's privacy policy, and covers the use of cookies between your device and our site. We also provide basic information on third-party services we may use, who may also use cookies as part of their service, though they are not covered by our policy.

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DLPP 2023 Annual Reports & 2024 Annual Workplan Workshop

DLPP 2023 Annual Reports & 2024 Annual Workplan Workshop

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What is the objective of policy development?

A sound policy and legislative framework that promotes the balanced use of land for sustainable economic, social and environmental development while guaranteeing land rights.

There is some Acts being administered by other Statutory Authorities such as Forestry Acts, Fisheries Acts and Mining Acts in relation to land. Which is the superior legislation?

Anything to do with Land, the Land Act is still the superior legislation.

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What are the basic process for developing legislation?

  • Policy proposal requiring legislation;
  • Policy development
  • Consultation
  • Drafting instructions

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What are the Departments Policy Statements and which principles are they guided by?

  • Customary and alienated land is utilised for the benefit of all citizens, individually and collectively.
  • Ownership rights to customary land, traditional values, customs and cultural heritage are preserved for present and future generations.
  • Landowners willingly participate in the development of their land to improve their Living standards and reduce poverty.
  • Social harmony is promoted by reconciliation between the need to protect and uphold traditional ownership rights to customary land and recognition of its importance as an essential resource for economic advancement.
  • Registration of customary land is entirely voluntary and at the landowners discreation where they perceive it to be in their own best interests for social economic reasons.
  • Land use is sustainable with natural resources and the environment being conserved and replenished for the benefit of future generations.
  • People have access to reliable information on land.

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What are the Acts administered by the Department?

The Acts administered by the Department can be access through Acts and Regulations in Policy website.