National
Chief Justice
How it's filled
- In plain words
- Appointed by the Governor-General
- Exact method
- Appointed by the Governor-General acting on the advice of the National Executive Council (Constitution s 169). Presides over the Supreme Court and the National Court.
- Chosen by
- Governor-General
- Seats
- 1
Who holds it now
- Gibbs Salika since November 2018 Report Source: en.wikipedia.org, checked
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org · checked English Wikipedia, Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea (rev 1355448760), read 2026-10-12: Chief Justice appointed by the Governor-General (Constitution s 169). For: Chief Justice
- en.wikipedia.org · checked English Wikipedia, Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea (rev 1355448760), read 2026-10-12: Salika Chief Justice since 2018-11-29 and still listed as of 2026-01-28. Fallback: Wikipedia, because pngjudiciary.gov.pg judges page was not read. For: Gibbs Salika, current term