The Government of Papua New Guinea

“ A Salaries and Remuneration Commission is hereby established. (2) The Commission shall consist of— (a) the Speaker of the Parliament as the Chairman when attending, or in his absence, his nominee who shall be the Deputy Speaker; and (b) the Prime Minister or, in his absence, his nominee who shall be a Minister; and (c) the Leader of the Opposition or, in his absence, his nominee who shall be a member of Parliament in the Opposition; and (d) the Chief Justice or, in his absence, his nominee who shall be nominated after consultation with the Judges to represent the Judges ”

“ In the performance of its functions under Section 219 (functions of the Commission) the Commission is not subject to direction or control by any person or authority. (6) The proceedings of the Commission are not subject to review in any way, except by the supreme Court or the National Court on the ground that it has exceeded its jurisdiction. (7) An Organic Law shall make further provision in respect of the appointment, powers, procedures and immunity of the Commission. ”

“ The salary and other conditions of employment of the Chief Ombudsman shall not be less than or inferior to the salary and other conditions of employment of a Judge other than the Chief Justice and the Deputy Chief Justice without taking into account any conditions of employment personal to that Judge. ”