Abstract
This paper discusses the inherent issues, concerns and dilemmas in setting up of a centralised wage fixation policy in Papua New Guinea (PNG) based on the Australian model. Of particular importance are the historical emergence of the colonially influenced wage fixation system and policies which have not only become part of the status quo in independent PNG, but have also proved an obstacle to labour market flexibility and therefore stifled economic development in the country. It is concluded that it is imperative for PNG is to concentrate on developing and maintaining wage policies conducive to economic development and at the same time shape complementary policies to consolidate them.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 42-63 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Employment Relations Record |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Australia
- Papua New Guinea
- government policy
- labour market
- minimum wage
- wage-price policy
- wages
