The policy started in 2011 and implemented nationwide in 2012 by the then government under Peter O'Neill ministership and spearheaded by the then Education Minister Nick Kuman (now Minister for Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, DHERST).
A detailed review of the policy titled Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education can be found via the link.
In a recent online poll on Twitter, PNG Insight followers were asked what new PNG Government under PM James Marape and new Education Minister should do about the free education policy, the Tuition Fee Free Education (TFFE) Policy.
Poll result
The result indicated that there is a need to investigate the TFFE funds allocated to schools, private companies and MPs since 2012. It is a massive task, but if done properly the investigation could set the foundation for better education policy relating to free education in the country.What should the present #PNG govt do with the Tuition Fee Free Education Policy?— P.N.G. Insight (@PNG_Insight) October 2, 2019
