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About the Dispute Settlement Mechanism
The PNG Department of Labor and Industrial Relations follows a 42-day dispute settlement mechanism:
Days 1-14
Negotiation Period
Both parties negotiate to settle the dispute
Days 15-28
Compulsory Conference
Department supervised conference
Days 29-42
Arbitration Tribunal
Binding decision by tribunal
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