Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

Minimum Wage-Fixing Machinery Convention, 1928 (No. 26) - Papua New Guinea (Ratification: 1976)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report.

Article 1 of the Convention. The Committee notes that, although no time-limits were provided for in the national law, the Minimum Wages Board, as part of its function, sets the period for determining wage rates. Prior to 1992, the review period was three years. The Committee understands that the Minimum Wages Board has not been convened since 1993. However, the terms of reference for determining minimum wages have been drafted and the relevant instruments for convening the Board in 1996 have been issued.

The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether the Minimum Wages Board has been convened and, if so, to supply information on the results of this meeting. Alternatively, the Government is requested to specify which measures have been taken or are contemplated to ensure the meeting of the Minimum Wages Board.

Article 4, in conjunction with point V of the report form. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the effects given in practice to the Convention, for instance: (i) the minimum wage rates in force; (ii) the results of inspection; and (iii) any other data on minimum wages, such as statistics available on the number and categories of workers covered, violations and sanctions imposed.