PNG Election Results 2022: How to follow the counting as it happens

The PNG election results are the work of the electoral commission. The commission is directly responsible for counting, declaring and returning the 2022 Election Writs to the Governor-General. However, it is not clear how the PNG EC will relay the election results to the public.

The election results are now coming out of the provinces from journalists, scrutineers and individuals other than the PNG electoral commission. 

Latest on PNG election counting update 2022

How to follow PNG Elections 2022 

The election results are closely monitored by the major news outlets in PNG. You'll get the latest updates as they happen. Also, PNG Facebook pages will be lit with all sorts of stories. So, be careful where you get your updates. 

Note that the official telecaster of the 2022 National General Election is the NBC News

Here are some places where you can get the updates.

• Post Courier website
• PNG NBC News Facebook page
• PNG Electoral Commission Facebook page
• PNG Loop online news website and Facebook Page
• National EMTV News website and Facebook page.

To make it easy for you, we are compiling all the latest election-related news and updates, especially the 2022 PNG election results, on this page.

2022 Elections results in brief

• James Marape retains his seat as MP Tari- Pori

Declaration of election winner by the electoral commissioner

In past elections, counting was done in each provincial capital and results were returned to the EC in Port Moresby for the official declaration. 

There were instances of malpractices where the Provincial Returning Officers (PROs) were declared the winner in the province. 

For example, the first parliament sitting after the 2017 election saw 2 candidates sitting in the Parliament chamber. They were declared winners, one by the EC and the other by the provincial returning officer.

Such instances can be avoided if the PNG EC does it properly and centrally in Port Moresby after the counting is completed.

UPNG Acceptance List 2024: Non-School Leavers, New Intake, Contining, Re-enrolled Students Info

The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) publishes four separate lists to inform students of their admission status for various categories. These are:

• New Intake Grade 12 School Leavers (SL) Acceptance List: This list names students who have been accepted for undergraduate studies as school leavers directly from Grade 12.

• Non-School Leavers (NSL) Acceptance List: This list names students who have been accepted for undergraduate studies who are not school leavers (e.g., mature-aged students, transfer students).

• Continuing Students Progression List: This list confirms the continuation of studies for currently enrolled students who have successfully progressed to the next academic year.

• Re-enrolled Students Acceptance List: This list names students who have been accepted to re-enrol in their studies after a period of absence.

More information on the Non-school Leavers Selection List for 2024 Dates, Releases and TESAS Lists is available here.

Accessing and Downloading the Lists

The University of Papua New Guinea and the Higher Education Department officially release these lists at specified times towards the end of the year and early new year. Once released, you can access and download them directly from the UPNG website.

In addition to the UPNG website, PNG Insight provides a helpful resource with quick links to access the non-school leavers and school leavers selection lists for 2024 as soon as they become available. You can find these links on the acceptance list download page.

How to Download UPNG Acceptance List PDF 2024

To download the UPNG acceptance list for this year, visit their website. On the homepage, you'll find a tab labelled "2024 Acceptance List for School Leavers, Non-School Leavers, and Continuing Students," similar to previous years (see screenshot).

Arrow showing where to find UPNG acceptance List PDF

NSL, re-admit and continuing students' TESAS status

For non-school leavers, readmitted and continuing students, it's mandatory to confirm your TESAS status. This means ascertaining whether you're currently receiving either AES or HECAS funding.

Additionally, you should explore how to apply for HELP, the PNG government's student loan scheme. This article provides valuable insights into both TESAS and HELP, which you'll find helpful.

If you are waiting for the UPNG Non-school Leavers Selection List 2023/2024, check out this article for more info.