Policy & Legal Services

The Policy and Legal Services Division is a recently created division which was once known as Policy Division. Under the 2008 restructure, the Division now comprises of three units, namely, Legal Services Unit, Policy Analysis Unit and Special Projects Unit. Its roles and responsibilities are clearly defined as per the DLPP's Corporate Plan 2008-2012. There has and is becoming an increasing demand for clear policy directions and legislative framework to strengthen and improve the service delivery mechanisms that are in place.

The division has recently equipped itself with appropriate support especially on the human resource that has been previously lacking. The division has recruited about seven new staff members. Legal Services Unit comprising five new lawyers, whereby four of them have already resumed duties with one yet to join the team who will be filling the position of Manager Legal. The Policy Analysis Unit currently has three policy officers and the Project Management Unit comprises of the Project Manager and two project officers.

VISION STATEMENT
Department of Lands and Physical Planning to have a Corporate Policy environment for its stakeholders and to consistently comply with relevant PNG legislation and National Government Policy.

MISSION STATEMENT
We ensure that the Department of Lands and Physical Planning has a sound policy and legislative framework that promotes the balanced use of land for sustainable economic, social and environmental development while guaranteeing land rights