DIRECTOR of Metropolis Pacific Pte Ltd, Ging Hii has denied the allegations made against him by Opposition Leader, Mathew Wale over purported sacking of a tax investigator and his alleged connection to the e-Passport.
Wale claimed the tax investigator has recovered $110 million of the $130 million recovered as a result of tax audit and investigations on Hii, the Malaysian honorary consul and owner of MEGA logging company.
He also claimed Hii is also associated with Mamara Developments and the company contracted by Prime Minister Sogavare to provide ePassports to Solomon Islands for USD20 million.
However, Hii said Wale’s claims that the firing of a tax investigator in the Inland Revenue Division was on his instruction was not true.
“I strongly refute this claim, and cannot comprehend where Wale has gotten any basis for this claim,” Hii said.
“As far I know, neither my companies nor personal matters are under any tax investigation,” he added.
Hii said perhaps Wale is referring to the due diligence checks recently conducted upon the development happening in Mamara.
He said this project has been subject to a due diligence check by Central Bank of Solomon Islands, environment impact investigation, and vetting of drafts, plans, documents and contracts – “all of which I welcome to ensure that the development progresses to successful completion and we can provide facilities to boost the industries and tourism of Solomon Islands”.
“I suggest Wale to get his facts right before throwing around accusations in the newspaper, lest he misleads the public, creates undue negativity and scares off potential investors,” he said.
In addition, Wale has also wrongly attributed the introduction of e-Passports into Solomon Islands as Hii’s doing.
“Records will show that I had no interests, personal or professional, in this.
“In fact, the Malaysian businessman who was behind this project five or six years ago has now left Solomon Islands,” he said.
“I am surprised at Wale’s erroneous accusations, as he was on very friendly terms with this businessman and they were often seen enjoying wine together.
“I am considering legal action against these libellous claims, and again I urge Wale to refrain from unfounded allegations,” he said.
“It is wrong and dangerous to inflate, deceive or completely fabricate issues and use public sentiment to sabotage myself, undermine the government, and manoeuvre himself to a position for political or personal gain,” he added.
Officials from the Metropolis Pacific PTE limited and Metropolis Mamara Development Ltd signing the Sales and Purchase Agreement with Government officials representing line ministries.
Gov’t starts mass purchase of Mamara project houses
GOVERNMENT last night confirmed it has paid out $13 million to the developer and the contractor of the Mamara housing project, situated west of Honiara.
The payment, a government statement said, was fulfilment of the first 40% instalment payment as stipulated in the Sale and Purchase agreement signed between the government and the developer and the contractor.
Government signed the Sale and Purchase agreement with developer Metropolis Pacific PTE Ltd and contractor, Metropolis Mamara Development Ltd recently.
This was after Cabinet approved a revised policy on Public Service Rental Scheme now renamed as Public Servants’ Housing Assistance (PSHA), which provides the financing option for public servants who wanted to buy houses at Mamara.
An interim secretariat the Government established to deal with the Mamara Tasivarongo, Mavo Development (MTMD) issued the clarification last night in response to Opposition leader Mathew Wale’s exposure of the $13 million pay-out.
Wale also accused the Government of being secretive with the Mamara Project – accusation the Government denied.
“In May of this year, government issued a statement saying that government at that time could not commit any financial obligation to the project as it awaits a review to be done by a taskforce put together by the Ministry of Public Service,” the statement said.
“The taskforce’s main role is to review the Public Service Rental Scheme with financing options for the housing scheme.
“The government also spelt out clearly that the outcome of the review will then be presented to cabinet in June for consideration before a final decision would be made.
“In accordance to the timeline provided in the May press release, the cabinet has indeed received the review report from the taskforce in June and a subsequent revised policy on Public Service Rental Scheme was approved as well.”
The statement revealed that the revised policy on Public Service Rental Scheme now renamed as Public Servants’ Housing Assistance (PSHA) provides the financing option that cabinet has agreed on.
It added that after the cabinet’s blessing of the financing option for the housing scheme, government entered into a Sale and Purchase agreement with the developer and contractor.
“Additional due diligence assessment was requested by the secretariat to be performed by the Anti-Money Laundering Department in the Central Bank of Solomon Islands.
“After the Government through the office of the Secretariate received a legal clearance from the Attorney General, who is also the Chairman of the Anti-money Laundering Commissioner, a Sale and Purchase agreement was signed.”
The statement said the claim made by Opposition Leader Matthew Wale and his officials that government paid $13m instead of $34m due to cash flow problem is not true and totally misleading.
“Wale and his officials should have consulted rightful authorities before going out to the media, providing half- cooked information to the public is reckless and irresponsible of the Office of the Leader of Opposition.
“The $13m payment to the developer and the contractor is the fulfilment of the first 40% instalment payment as stipulated in the Sale and Purchase agreement signed between the government and the developer and the contractor.
“Government is obliged under the agreement to make the 40% payment seven days after the signing of the agreement, and government did honour that.
“According to the agreement government will commit a further 50% payment of what is remained of the $34m (after subtracting the first 40% payment), when the developer and contractor surrender instruments covering the land and the 50 units to the government.
“The final payment of 10% of what is remained of the $34m (after subtracting the initial 40% payment and the 50% payment respectively) will be made after full occupancy of the 50 new houses and when Ministry of Infrastructure Development carry out inspection of the units and provide a Certification of no defects.”
The statement said the purchasing of houses for public servants will save more than $2 million in Government rental in 2022.
It added that a Public Services Circular will be issued in coming weeks for interested public officers.
Premier Suidani is carried on a platform as he and his delegation was welcome by Malaitans in Auki .
By EDDIE OSIFELO
THE Non-Executive members of the Malaita Province have boycotted the opening of the Full Assembly meeting in Auki yesterday despite the need to pass the budget.
The reason for their boycott was unknown but it is believed to have linked to the recent failed motion of no confidence against Premier Daniel Suidani, which was withdrawn due to protest from the public.
Provincial Speaker Ronnie Butala confirmed the non-attendance of the non-executive members in the opening meeting.
He also said two members of the MARA government did not attend because they were sick.
As such, Butala adjourned the meeting for today to allow Premier Suidani to make his opening address.
He said after the Premier’s speech, there will be debate from the members.
Butala said there was no written statement from the non-executive members to inform him of their non-attendance of the meeting.
However, he said under the Standing Order, majority is needed to pass the budget.
Butala said currently the MARA government has 17 members which can allow them to pass the budget.
He said the budget did not go through the Public Account Committee for scrutiny because the members who are Non-Executive have resigned.
The meeting is expected to complete by Friday this week.
OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale says he’s disgusted at the “sacking of the top investigator in the Inland Revenue Division, directly by Prime Minister Sogavare”.
In a statement, Wale said of the $130 million of extra tax that was recovered as a result of tax audit and investigations, this particular investigator’s efforts resulted in $110 million of that total.
“Clearly this is the best performing investigator in the Inland Revenue Division in the Ministry of Finance,” Wale said.
“You would think that such a star performer would be protected and encouraged to continue with his good work for the government and people of Solomon Islands,” he added.
Wale has not provided the name of the investigator.
Attempts to identify the tax investigator yesterday have not yielded any results.
Wale said this now sacked top tax investigator was summoned to see the Prime Minister, who scolded him for being “rude” in his tax investigations of Ging Hii, the Malaysian honorary consul and owner of MEGA logging company.
Hii, according to Wale, is also associated with Mamara Developments and the company contracted by Prime Minister Sogavare to provide ePassports to Solomon Islands for USD$20 million.
“Clearly, Prime Minister Sogavare was acting on the instructions of Ging Hii,” Wale said.
He said the investigator sought advice from the Commissioner of Inland Revenue, who rightly advised him to continue his work and disregard the Prime Minister.
“But, as a result, the top investigator’s contract was cancelled by the Prime Minister, and he no longer works for the Inland Revenue Division.”
Wale said he is dumbfounded as to why the Prime Minister would sack a top tax investigator who brought in $110 million in extra taxes from his investigative work.
He questions Sogavare’s relationship with Hii, and why the prime minister is protecting Hii from tax investigations.
“What is Prime Minister Sogavare’s interest in protecting Ging Hii?” The Opposition leader questioned.
Wale said the Prime Minister has abused the powers of his office to protect his longtime logging crony, and in so doing has used the office of Prime Minister against the interests of Solomon Islands.
Wale is calling on the Commissioner of Inland Revenue to employ the same top tax investigator as a private consultant to continue the investigations of Hii’s tax affairs.
Further, Wale calls on the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister to not interfere in these investigations, adding that the public must take an interest in these tax investigations, and especially in the relationship between Prime Minister Sogavare and Ging Hii.
Wale said the logging industry continues to control the Prime Minister and government, and this is yet another clear example of this decay.
“It is shameful, but worse it is depriving the country of scarce resources to pay for medicines and health services, etc.
“The people of Solomon Islands must be very concerned about the abuse of their government for personal interests,” said the Opposition Leader.
Comments are being sought from Sogavare, whose office was unable to provide a response last night.
Members of the Australia-Solomon Islands Bilateral Security Dialogue participating from Honiara. Including (in front row) Commissioner Mostyn Mangau, Permanent Secretary Mr Collin Beck (Chair), Acting High Commissioner Sally-Anne Vincent and Permanent Secretary Ms Karen Galokale
Australia and Solomon Islands held their 4th Bilateral Security Dialogue virtually on November 16, committing to deepening our security partnership, including in areas such as policing, border and cyber security.
Australia and Solomon Islands are committed to continuing to work together to ensure a stable, prosperous and secure Blue Pacific region.
“Australia welcomed this opportunity to discuss key aspects of our bilateral security relationship with Solomon Islands”, said Ewen McDonald, Head of the Office of the Pacific.
“Australia and Solomon Islands are longstanding security partners.”
Members of the Australia-Solomon Islands Bilateral Security Dialogue participating from Honiara
The partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands has continued to grow over the past year despite the challenges of COVID-19. Together, we are progressing the Western Border and Patrol Boat Outpost, enhancing cooperation on explosive ordnance disposal, and continuing to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force’s capability growth and operations.
Permanent Secretary Beck stated that “this is a meeting of close neighbours on security issues of mutual concern”.
The meeting agreed to enhance our bilateral architecture, including through regular ministerial engagement, inaugural senior officials’ talks next year, and reaffirmed our commitment to continuing to exchange perspectives on our security priorities through this Dialogue.
The Dialogue was co-chaired by Permanent Secretary Collin Beck, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, and Ewen McDonald, Head of the Office of the Pacific.
TEACHERS have expressed their disappointment over their travelling allowance, saying it is inadequate to meet their travel for this Christmas Holiday.
Dudley Tutina is among other teachers who will be digging into his own pocket to meet his family’s travel.
He is teaching in one of the schools in Makira/Ulawa province and his family is planning to spend the Christmas holiday in Isabel Province.
Travelling from Makira to Isabel requires lots of money for fare, food, accommodation in Honiara and boat hiring from port of call to final destination, and return trip.
“Just imagine when you receive SBD2000 travelling allowance for a family of five children and you are planning to travel from Makira to Honiara and Honiara to Kia in Isabel province. Not forgetting the return routine to reach Makira province.
“This amount is nothing to say the least if you look at the current sea fare and other cost related to travel for such as long distance,” Tutina said.
He said he has followed the required instruction by submitting a full breakdown of the travelling cost to the Education Authority.
Tuitina said the unfair treatment has been in the teaching service and that Education Authority as well as the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development must clarify who is responsible for such issues.
Like Tutina, other teachers also took to social media expressing their disappointment at the government through responsible authority for the ill treatment towards teachers.
“The government just splashed out millions of towards Mamara contractors last week but forgot to address some of the country’s top issue like teachers travelling allowance.
“This government has no priority towards what is important for the country,” one teacher commented.
UNVACCINATED pregnant women are being urged to get vaccinated with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine when have the opportunity to receive it.
Dr Leeanne Panisi, head of Obstetric Gynaecology, NRH made this call during the COVID-19 radio talkback show on the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation in Honiara.
Panisi said studies and reports from those countries that have recorded high number of COVID-19 infections have shown the use oF Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to have benefits for mother and also the baby.
“It decreases the severity of infection especially the lung infection and also decreases the risk of baby dying inside mother’s womb. It also lessens the risk of baby to born before nine months and the risk of baby to not growing well inside mother’s womb.
“In early studies it also shows that with this vaccination especially if pregnant mothers get it earlier in her pregnancy there will be transfer of some protective antibodies from mother to the baby and also it is protective on the baby’s first few months.
“Because of these benefits as a specialist on our National Referral Hospital I strongly recommend that our pregnant women must get the opportunity to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine,” she said.
Panisi said during pregnancy she will have changes inside her body where it places her at high risk of getting severe infection like the COVID-19 infection.
She said on some of the experiences from countries who have COVID-19 infection they found that pregnant women with this infection are at high risk of having severe lung infection and they need admission to hospital, they need admission to ICU high density unit and also at risk of dying from that severe infection.
She adds studies also discovered that another complication with COVID-19 infection on pregnancy is the baby will not grow well inside the mother’s womb. It also shows that this vaccine is safe for pregnancy and it does not show any adverse outcome on pregnant women.
“So with those complications it is more important for pregnant women to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and we recommend that. You can get it anytime during your pregnancy, the earlier the better,” Panisi said.
THE National Referral Hospital has the testing machines and treatment for blood clotting, a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine, says Dr Yogesh Choudhri.
Choudrhi, senior advisor to Ministry of Health confirmed this at the Ministry‘s radio talkback about the COVID-19 vaccine on the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC).
“For blood clotting we have already got the testing machines and the treatment for clothing at the National Referral Hospital because we are worried about the side effects. We do not want any life lose because of the vaccinations.
“So we have to make sure there are treatments and appropriate management can be done,” he said.
Choudhri said the ministry is “pretty confident” that National Referral Hospital can handle any side effects that will be presented by the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
“We did it for AstraZeneca vaccine, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine we are rolling out we are pretty confident NRH can handle it but in the provinces we will ensure there are appropriate trained team and medicines available to manage the pericarditis and mericaditis.
“For provinces if any person presents these systems will be referred to NRH. But right now we don’t have the treatment and machine in our provinces,” he said.
Choudhri adds, “with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine if administered yes we are expecting five to six cases of pericarditis and mericaditis this is more reported in young adults”.
He admits that all vaccines have side effects and clotting is one of them.
“And for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine if administered we are expecting five to six cases of pericarditis (swelling and irritation of the thin, saclike tissue surrounding your heart) and myocarditis (an inflammation of the heart muscle) this is more reported in young adults”.
“Pericarditis and myocarditis following the vaccination will require supportive treatment it doesn’t require any particular treatment,” Choudhri said.
He said usually the presenting symptoms will be just chest pain, construction of the chest or increase heart rate so these could be the side effects leading to pericarditis and mericaditis.
“We have trained the people on these side effects on how to manage. We have person who is responsible for managing the side effects.
“Before we will roll out to the provinces we will ensure that the treatment and health workers who trained to manage pericarditis and mericaditis are there,” Choudhri mentioned.
Elrick Corneius Olvivera, Emmauel Peter and Judd Akwasia.
MEET these three young handsome lads from left, Elrick Corneius Olvivera, Emmauel Peter and Judd Akwasia.
All three are very special boys who were born prematurely meaning their mother gave birth to them months before the normal nine months of birth,
Elrick was born at only 7 months where he weighed only 1.2 kilograms, Emmanuel and Judd both below 1kg at 7 and 6 months respectively.
Today all three are in school, healthy and happy.
Thanks to the hands and hearts of the doctors and nurses whom had cared for them from birth right through to discharge.
On Wednesday 17th of November the trio together with National Referral Hospital (NRH) officials and staff, doctors and nurses of the Paediatrics department and officials from the Australian High Commission gathered in what was an inaugural marking of World Prematurity Day in Solomon Islands.
The World Prematurity Day is marked around the world on the 17th of November each year. Dr George Malefoasi Chief Executive Officer of Paediatric Department NRH, in his remarks explained that the Prematurity Day allows for time to think about how we can better improve support towards the needs of premature babies and their families and about raising awareness around these needs.
As such, Dr Malefoasi highlighted the current situation at NRH.
At NRH special care nursery is one of the busiest and always a fully occupied ward in the past years. Doctors and nurses constantly tried to create extra beds.
Group photo of all those attending and participating in the event
“In the past three quarter of this year, special care nursery has the highest bed occupancy rate of 166%, beyond the normal capacity hence the nursery has to expand into postnatal ward. There is only 14 beds for the very little ones and if we are lucky we get 20 beds.
“Literature has thought us that about 70 percent of premature babies are from week’s 34-36, and in Solomon Islands this is currently what we are seeing.
“Our own statistics at the hospital showed that from January to September 2021, of the total births of 4,668 births, 14 percent which is 695 babies were admitted to the special care nursery mostly due to premature dates or sick at birth,” stated Dr Malefoasi.
More than 60 women participants from the justice sector gathered for the two-day Forum in recognition of the importance of advancing women in leadership ranks across the justice sector.
OVER 60 women representatives from the justice sectors who attended the two-day Women in Justice Forum in Honiara agree that there is a need to promote policies that eliminate gender disparities and stop gender stereotypes.
The Forum came at a very important juncture considering how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to widen existing inequalities and place additional pressure on women outside the home.
Convened by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Australian funded Access to Justice Project, the participants had the opportunity to hear from their peers about various support mechanisms, coping strategies and personal reflections that helped to break the proverbial glass ceiling.
Sharing how the Forum added value to her career aspirations, the Principal Legal Officer for the Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission, Corina Peni said:
“This Forum has been particularly useful for me as a female lawyer, as I have learned from the experience of the presenters and gained advice on the potential, we women have in our chosen career paths.”
A Network of Women in the Justice Sector
The Vice-President of the Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA), Anika Kingmele, echoed the agreement of the participants for a network of women in the justice sector to advocate for the of building a respectful, inclusive, supportive workplace and promotion of women to leadership positions.
“A network of women within our sector ensures that we have a collective voice, which in turn supports us to work with our male colleagues to implement just policies that benefit everyone,” said Kingmele.
Deputy Public Solicitor, Martha Manaka providing a recap of Day 1 discussions.
According to the research carried out in Solomon Islands and in other countries has found that forms of violence such as domestic and sexual violence, bullying, and sexual harassment impact significantly upon employees’ ability to remain safely and productively employed[1].
The Acting Australian High Commissioner, Sally-Anne Vincent, in her opening address highlighted how, “over the years, the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), through the Ministry of Public Service, has noted the decrease in number of women and the delayed prolonged career progression for women across the wider SIG public sector workforce.”
She added, “This is an area that requires sustained effort to not lose the gains made.”
Also speaking at the opening ceremony, the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Karen Galokale said:
Karen Galokale, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services delivering her address.
“I want to encourage you to use this opportunity to share ideas and establish a network to strengthen our partnership.
“Please take this opportunity to look at ways our different organizations can coordinate and complement each other.”
Of the five key messages identified from the Forum, participants reaffirmed the need to establish a women’s network in the sector with support from development partners. This network will include the membership of the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs and the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services.
Justice and Education Sector
Lessons from this initiative can also be applied across all other sectors.
Building on this, the Minister for Education and Human Resources Development, Lanelle Olandrea Tanangada, views the opportunity as a way to build a bridge between the Justice and Education sectors.
“It is very important for women in the justice sector to take the time to work with the education sector through advocacy programmes with the schools, to speak with young girls and boys on the importance of promoting justice, peace and harmony in this nation,” Tanangada said.
The Acting High Commissioner for Australia to Solomon Islands, Sally-Anne Vincent (left) and the Minister for Education and Human Resources Development, Lanelle Olandrea Tanangada share their expe
“At the same time, it is important that from the education sector, we include this (gender and human rights issues) in the curriculum from as early as primary school so we see how men and women can work together to ensure we live in a peaceful and safe environment,” she added.
Lady Justice
According to the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office and reported by 38 percent of women report their first sexual experience as having been forced.
Further, 63 percent of men believe it is acceptable to hit women in certain circumstances and two of three women have experienced physical violence from an intimate partner.
Reflecting on the depiction of lady justice as the symbol of fair and equal administration of the law, without corruption, favour, greed, or prejudice, the Deputy Public Solicitor, Martha Manaka highlighted the irony of this longstanding association, given the data from the National Statistics Office.
“Addressing the shocking rates and acts of family and intimate partner violence in our country is a complex and multifaceted task, requiring innovative approaches across all levels and across all sectors,” said Manaka.
“Forums such as this is a call to action.
“We all agree that we cannot stand by while so many women suffer harm that is completely avoidable.
“Or capable women that are overlooked in career progressions because of their gender!”
Building Trust
In 2017, an audit conducted by the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (MJLA) (with assistance from the Solomon Islands Justice Programme) found that women made up 48 percent of people employed in the ministry and portfolio agencies.
However, the gender balance across agencies varied and the percentage of women promoted to managerial and leadership positions dropped to 41 percent.
Similarly for our Courts, while women hold 48% of the positions in the National Judiciary,[2] women’s representation is concentrated in lower-level positions, with representation in managerial and leadership positions (L8 to SS3) dropping significantly to just 21 percent.[3]
More generally, official figures published by the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) indicate only 5 percent of senior public servants and 22 percent of mid-level positions were held by women, which highlights the considerable work that needs to be done to address gender equity across the sector.
The CSSI Deputy Commissioner Administration, Catherine Kere (left) and RSIPF Assistant Commissioner, Everlyn Thugea share how the formation of the women support network within CSSI and RSIPF has
“Building trust in our justice system should also mean a body that is reflective of our communities, as women are further disadvantaged due to their lack of physical, financial, and technical access (due to social and cultural norms and barriers), thus resulting in a lack of gender sensitivity at all levels which is then reinforced by male centric training programmes,” said Permanent Secretary, MJLA, Dr Paul Mae.
“Against this backdrop, closing the gender gap makes sense and is the moral thing to do,” Mae added.
Echoing these sentiments, the UNDP Solomon Islands Country Manager, Berdi Berdiyev said:
“Advancing women in leadership ranks across the justice sector is imperative to ensure that all perspectives are considered in the effective administration of justice for users of the justice system, the people of Solomon Islands.
“This Forum, on the back of national, regional and global commitments, not only provides the opportunity for capacity building but also provides a platform to share the challenges and potential solutions to support future female leaders in assuming leadership and decision-making positions.’’
Participants of the Women in Justice Forum included representatives from the Public Solicitor’s Office, MJLA, Office of the Director for Public Prosecutions, Solomon Islands Bar Association, Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Correctional Services of Solomon Islands, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Public Service, the private sector, Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), the University of the South Pacific and development partners.
At the conclusion of the Forum, participants agreed to five overarching messages and agreements to inform their way forward based on empowerment, networking, mentoring, capacity building and research.
The Forum was held in the capital Honiara on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 of November 2021.
The Director for Public Prosecutions, Rachel Subusola Olutimayin (left) with Senior Programme Manager – Governance for the Australian High Commision in Solomon Islands Rinnie Herming
As a fundamental human right and a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world, gender equality is central to UNDP’s support towards implementation and achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Encouraging women to take leadership roles is an integral part of SDG 5 with target 5.5 aiming to ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunity for leadership at all levels of decision making in political, economic and public life.
All women need to be able to turn to fair, effective institutions to access justice and essential services.
Without these, instability and injustice spread, and discrimination is perpetuated.
The Forum was convened by the UNDP Solomon Islands Access to Justice Project, which is implemented in partnership with MJLA through the Public Solicitor’s Office and supported by the Australian Government.
[1] IFC, Building Safe and Resilient Workplaces during COVID-19, December 2020
[2] Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Audit Report: Towards Access to Justice (2019).
[3] Excludes figures for Grade L8 due to the apparent anomaly in the reported figures.
