From 27–29 August 2025, NICTA participated in the National Gaming Control Board’s consultation workshop in Goroka on the Gaming Control Bill 2025.
NICTA was represented by Chief Legal Officer, Oala Moi, and Engineer Networks, Maxwell Badui. Mr. Moi’s participation was fully funded by the NGCB, while Mr. Badui’s participation was funded by NICTA.
At the workshop, NICTA emphasized the importance of robust ICT regulation, cybersecurity safeguards, alignment with international conventions on cybercrime, and protections for vulnerable people engaging in online gaming. These include clear licensing rules, strong compliance monitoring, and public awareness to minimize risks such as fraud, cybercrime, money laundering, and social harm.
NICTA also confirmed that work is progressing on a Memorandum of Understanding with NGCB, which will strengthen cooperation in licensing, compliance, international and domestic cooperation on cybercrime prevention, and safeguarding player interests.
The consultation brought together a wide range of PNG government agencies including the Internal Revenue Commission PNG , Department of Treasury, Department of Finance, Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit of the Bank of PNG, Department of Justice & Attorney General, Office of the State Solicitor, Office of Legislative Counsel, and the Department for Community Development & Religion. Their collaboration underscored the need for a whole-of-government approach to regulating online gaming in PNG.
Together, these contributions will inform Drafting Instructions for the Gaming Control Bill 2025 and help build a gaming sector that is legal, secure, fair, and beneficial for all Papua New Guineans.
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