BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Member of Parliament for West Guadalcanal constituency, Mary Daniella Garu, says the Public Service Bill 2025 will help to address long-standing gaps and bring much-needed reforms to the Public Service of the country.
Contributing to the debate on the second reading of the bill in parliament last week, the first-time MP described the bill as a transformative piece of legislation.
“As someone who has served in the public service, I speak from experience when I say this bill addresses long-standing gaps and introduces much-needed reforms.
“This bill introduces a robust performance management framework, a system that will ensure accountability, transparency, and merit-based progression within our public institutions.
“It establishes professional standards in a dedicated professional standard unit, which will help restore public confidence in the integrity of our service,” she said.
Moreover, Garu underscored the prioritization of the bill, especially on workforce development and training for public servants.
She emphasized that the bill provides a structured approach to identifying skills, gaps, building capacity, and nurturing future leaders within the public sector.
“This is not just about efficiency. It is about empowering our people to serve with excellence.
“I believe this bill lays the foundation for a modern, responsive, and people-centred public service. It also aligns with our national vision for good governance and sustainable development.
“But more importantly, it reflects our collective aspiration for a public service that is fair, inclusive, and accountable to the people it serves,” the MP added.
As a former public servant, she witnessed these shortfalls within the organization, which she believes can now be addressed through this upgraded piece of legislation.
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