Hon. T. Kaluan
Public Prosecutor
Leads the Office and oversees all criminal prosecutions on behalf the State. Appointed under Section 177(3) of the Constitution.
About the Office
A constitutional mandate to prosecute.
Established under the Constitution of Papua New Guinea, the Office of the Public Prosecutor is an independent institution responsible for the conduct of all criminal prosecutions on behalf of the State.
Our Mission
To prosecute with integrity.
To uphold the rule of law by prosecuting criminal cases with integrity, fairness, and independence — protecting the rights of victims, ensuring accountability, and strengthening public confidence in the justice system of Papua New Guinea.
Our Vision
A just and trusted PNG.
A nation where every citizen has equal access to justice, where victims are supported, where the rule of law is unquestioned, and where the Office stands as a model of prosecutorial independence in the Pacific.
History
Four decades of service.
1984
Office Established
The Office of the Public Prosecutor is formally established under Section 177 of the Constitution, separating prosecutorial functions from the police and the judiciary.
1995
Provincial Expansion
Regional offices are established in Lae, Mount Hagen, and Kokopo to extend prosecutorial reach across the Momase, Highlands, and Islands regions.
2007
Victim Support Initiative
A dedicated Victim Support Unit is established to assist witnesses and survivors through the prosecution process.
2018
Digital Case Management
The Office transitions to a modern electronic case management system, improving efficiency, transparency, and inter-agency coordination.
2024
40th Anniversary
The Office marks 40 years of service to Papua New Guinea, reaffirming its commitment to prosecutorial independence and the rule of law.
Leadership
The Office's senior officers.
Ms. R. Avera
Deputy Public Prosecutor
Responsible for case strategy, prosecutorial training, and the coordination of regional offices.
Mr. J. Wangi
Director, Victim Support
Leads the Victim Support Unit, ensuring survivors are treated with dignity throughout proceedings.
Ms. L. Geno
Director, Legal Operations
Oversees day-to-day prosecution operations, policy development, and inter-agency liaison.
Mr. P. Bopi
Chief Financial Officer
Manages the Office's finances, procurement, and compliance with the Public Finance (Management) Act.
Ms. A. Tero
Director, Human Resources
Leads recruitment, professional development, and welfare of Office staff nationwide.
Structure
How the Office is organised.
01
Office of the Public Prosecutor
Strategic leadership and constitutional mandate.
02
Legal & Prosecution Division
Conducts criminal prosecutions at all court levels.
03
Victim Support Unit
Provides support to victims and witnesses.
04
Policy & Legal Reform
Develops internal policy and legislative reform advice.
05
Corporate Services
Finance, HR, ICT, and administration.
06
Regional Operations
Provincial offices across four regions.
07
Prosecution Training Institute
Continuing professional development for prosecutors.
08
Integrity & Compliance
Internal audit, ethics, and anti-corruption.