About GPO
VISION
MISSION STATEMENT
CORE VALUES

To be a State Service Authority solely dedicated to providing premium quality Printing and Publishing Services utilizing  innovative technology

To deliver effective, efficient and affordable quality Printing and Publishing products and services to the Legislature

Democracy | Employees

Professionalism |Customers

Teamwork | Innovation

Brief History – Timeline :

  • 1888: Establishment of the Government Printing Office (GPO).
  • 1958: GPO relocated to a new building in Elanese St Newtown.
  • 1958-1975: Administered by the Australian Government, considered efficient.
  • 1998: Government Printer downsized the organization and established a Trust Account as per NEC direction.
  • 1999-2016: Staff reduced from 148 to 31, savings totaling over K17 million.
  • 2005: GPO moved to new premises in Waigani, Papua New Guinea, equipped with modern technology.

Currently GPO utilizes computer-to-plate technology, high-speed printers, and modern binding equipment. Extended its services to include Provincial LLG, reinstatement of printed legislation, and publication of Provincial and LLG gazettes. And staff are undergoing training in leading-edge technology and general up-skilling programs. Capacity building programs are in place.

This summary highlights the establishment, relocation, downsizing, technological advancements, and future plans of the Government Printing Office.

Business Objective

  • To build and maintain a reputation for printing and delivering quality Products and Services on a timely basis.
  • To promote Prudent Financial Management
  • To maintain a highly skilled, ,informed and satisfied workforce through innovative human resource management best practice
  • Adopt innovative Information &Communication Technology
  • Pursue and maintain innovative and effective Sales and Marketing Strategies
  • To ensure effective Management of Assets and Print Technology

Core Value

The Government Printing Office statutory functions and responsibilities stipulated under various legislations, (The Printing Law 333, The Evidence Act Chapter 46, The Interpretation Act Chapter 2, The National Constitution Section 252 and The Public Finance Management Act No. 212 of 1995,Section 117), has mandatory obligations to deliver effective and efficient quality printing and publishing products and services to the Legislature, the Judicial, the Executive Arms of Government, the Public Service and State Agencies.

 

The core business of GPO are;

    • Publication and dissemination of the National Gazettes
    • Printing of National School Examination Papers.
    • Printing of Ballot Papers.
    • Printing of National Budget Documents
    • Undertake legal obligations of the State in Publication of Amendments to Laws, Appointments, Certification of various Acts, and other Classified Documentations of the Independence State of Papua New Guinea.
    • Effective Management of Human Resource
    • Prudent Financial Management Systems
    • Effective Business and Marketing Strategies
    • Management of Printing Technology Infrastructure

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