NICTA has fulfilled the relevant requirements of the National ICT Act 2009 (the Act) in relation to plans for the delivery of universal access and services for 2019.

NICTA is seeking the comments and views of interested parties and members of the public on the following document that is available on the NICTA website (www.nicta.gov.pg) from today (Monday 22 October 2018).

• Draft Universal Access and Services Fund Levy 2019

NICTA will be pleased to receive written submissions and comments on this document and the issues that are associated with universal access and service delivery and funding in the period covered on or before the deadline of Monday, 5 November 2018.

All written submissions should be submitted by email to consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg by close of business Monday, 5 November 2018. Copies of submissions received will be published on NICTA’s Public Register consistent with the requirements under Section 229(3) of the Act. Any respondent that wishes to claim confidentiality over information that it submits should follow the procedures set out in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultations and public inquiries, which are also available on NICTA’s Public Register at www.nicta.gov.pg.

Enquiries in relation to this matter may be directed to Mr. Kila Guo-Vui who may contacted on 3033227 during office hours or email: kgulovui@nicta.gov.pg.

Charles S. Punaha

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER