O’Neill: More work needed on reserved seats bill

A LOT still remains to be done before the 22 women’s seats are created in parliament, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said.
In a statement, he explains that what was passed last Wednesday in parliament was an enabler – an amendment to section 101 of the constitution. The provision provides for the types of electorates in parliament.
The vote last Wednesday authorised the creation of women electorates in PNG.
He said parliament must now deal with the second part – the organic amendments.
The organic law amendments gives details of how many women’s seats will be created, and will specify the boundaries for these women electorates.
This bill requires a two-thirds majority of 73 votes, and must pass two separate readings.
This bill is on notice paper and is ready for debate in parliament.
“This bill will be brought to parliament as soon as certain details being worked on are finalised,” he said.