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Analysis: Papua New Guinea’s tax landscape could change after CGT and SME tax consultation process

13 May 2019 by Karen McEntee 3 Comments

The consultation process for the proposed Capital Gains Tax and Small Medium Enterprise Tax could change the tax landscape in Papua New Guinea. Karen McEntee, Tax Partner at KPMG, explores both proposals and what they mean for taxpayers in PNG.
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Analysis: A tax on mobile phones in Papua New Guinea?

21 May 2019 by Amanda Watson 3 Comments

The Government of Papua New Guinea is considering imposing a mobile phone tax, in order to generate revenue. Amanda H. A. Watson and Rohan Fox examine the proposed measure and its potential impacts.
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Opinion: The Blue Pacific is running out of time for action on climate change

17 May 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

This week, Pacific Island Forum leaders welcomed António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, to the Pacific region to witness the reality of climate change. This is their official statement.
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Analysis: Electricity, partners and politics in Papua New Guinea

24 Apr 2019 by Shane McLeod Leave a Comment

A big plan to connect 70 per cent of Papua New Guinea to power by 2030 grabbed headlines. Delivering is the true challenge, explains Shane McLeod, research associate working with the Lowy Institute’s Australia-PNG Network.
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Opinion: Recent project reviews could be an opportunity for landowner renegotiation

16 Apr 2019 by Scott Waide 1 Comment

After over three decades, Papua New Guinea's government seems to be speaking a different language: one that calls for greater benefits into government coffers and landowner pockets, says journalist Scott Waide. He explains why resource projects have come under scrutiny recently and what it means for landowners.
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Opinion: Australia’s questionable move on Pacific infrastructure investment

13 Mar 2019 by Stephen Howes Leave a Comment

Recent announcements by Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, about infrastructure development in the Pacific are troubling, says Stephen Howes, Director of the Development Policy Centre at the Australian National University.
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Analysis: testing out Papua New Guinea’s new Large Taxpayer Office

12 Feb 2019 by Karen McEntee Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's new Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) has now been in operation for three months. Karen McEntee, Tax Partner at KPMG, checks in to see how it is progressing.
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Opinion: Public procurement in Papua New Guinea set for most dramatic reform in decades

29 Jan 2019 by Stephen Massa Leave a Comment

Public procurement in Papua New Guinea is set to be subject to the most significant reforms for decades, according to Stephen Massa, Partner and Head of the PNG office for law firm Dentons. The reforms will give preferment to locally-owned suppliers.
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“Business Advantage Fiji” to showcase Fiji’s economy
A new international publication aimed at promoting Fiji as a business and investment destination will be published in mid-2025. Business Advantage Fiji, the latest in a respected series of international guides to Asia-Pacific economies, will be published in July 2025 by leading regional business media company, Business Advantage International. Written by professional business journalists, the […]
Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]

Analysis: Papua New Guinea’s tax landscape could change after CGT and SME tax consultation process

Analysis: A tax on mobile phones in Papua New Guinea?

Opinion: The Blue Pacific is running out of time for action on climate change

Analysis: Electricity, partners and politics in Papua New Guinea

Opinion: Recent project reviews could be an opportunity for landowner renegotiation

Opinion: Australia’s questionable move on Pacific infrastructure investment

Analysis: testing out Papua New Guinea’s new Large Taxpayer Office

Opinion: Public procurement in Papua New Guinea set for most dramatic reform in decades

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