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The Office of the Public Trustee is established under the Public Curator (Amendment) Act 2020 and Section 26(k) of the Constitution under Division 2 of the Leadership Code.
Deceased Estate Administration and quasi-judicial services, provide Trustee services, and provide estates Legal serves.
The Services are statutory responsibilities provided under respective legislation and administrative mandates.
Assists Provincial Land Dispute Committees under the Land Dispute Settlement Act of 1975 by managing the appointment, revocation, payment, and supervision of Land Mediators.
Provides strategic leadership and oversight to 4 branches under the department.
Judicial Review and Commercial Team, Police and Human Rights Team and More
The HR is currently undergoing development of a four-year business strategy in line with the department new corporate plan 2024 to 2028.
The division is purposely to strengthen sound corporate leadership and governance at all levels and also to ensure that certain organizational changes are approved and accommodated
The Village Courts is tasked with setting up Village Court Areas and Managing the appointment or dismissal of VC Offcials
Assist Provincial Land Dispute Committees under the Land Dispute Settlement Act of 1975
The Office of the Public Trustee is established under the Public Curator (Amendment) Act 2020 and Section 26(k) of the Constitution under Division 2 of the Leadership Code
Probation Description -
The Office of the Solicitor-General is established under section 10 of the Attorney-General's Act 1989. The Solicitor General is
appointed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC). Under section 13 of the Attorney General's (Amendment) Act 1989, the
primary functions of the Solicitor General are:
(a) to appear as advocate for the State before courts, unless otherwise instructed by the Attorney General;
(b) to provide legal representation as advocate in all court-annexed alternative dispute resolution matter for and on behalf of the State; and
(c) to perform any other functions consistent with his advocacy functions.
Acting Solicitor General
The Office of the State Solicitor is established under the Attorney General's Act 1989.It is headed by the State Solicitor who is appointed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC). Its primary functions are to provide legal advice to the State, represent the State in civil claims, manage State conveyancing, and administer legal aid through the Office of the Public Solicitor.
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The Legal Policy and Governance Branch focuses on developing, reviewing, and implementing legal policies to ensure good governance and adherence to the rule of law. This includes legislative drafting support, law reform initiatives, and ensuring PNG's compliance with international legal obligations.
LEARN MOREThe Office of the State Solicitor is established under the Attorney General's Act 2022 and is one of various constitutional and legal offices which provides varying legal services including advice and legal representations for various clients in particular the State. .
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