Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea 1975, as amended to 2016
Obligations of the State
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    WE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE that, subject to any restrictions imposed by law on noncitizens, all persons in our country are entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever their race, tribe, places of origin, political opinion, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the legitimate public interest,
    … (Preamble, Basic Rights)

Obligations of the State
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    Nothing in this Division4 derogates the rights and freedoms of the individual under any other law and, in particular, an Organic Law or an Act of the Parliament may provide further guarantees of rights and freedoms and may further restrict the limitations that may be placed on, or on the exercise of, any right or freedom (including the limitations that may be imposed under Section 38 (general qualifications on qualified rights)). (Sec. 33)

Obligations of the State
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    Subject to this Constitution, each provision of this Division applies, as far as may be-
    (a) as between individuals as well as between governmental bodies and individuals; and
    (b) to and in relation to corporations and associations (other than governmental bodies) in the same way as it applies to and in relation to individuals, except where, or to the extent that, the contrary intention appears in this Constitution. (Sec. 34)

Obligations of the State
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    (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other provision of any law, any act that is done under a valid law but in the particular case-
    (a) is harsh or oppressive; or
    (b) is not warranted by, or is disproportionate to, the requirements of the particular circumstances or of the particular case; or
    (c) is otherwise not, in the particular circumstances, reasonably justifiable in a democratic society having a proper regard for the rights and dignity of mankind, is an unlawful act.
    … (Sec. 41)

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2

Section 65 on Automatic Citizenship on Independence Day, Section 66 on Citizenship by Descent and Marriage, Section 67 on Citizenship by Naturalization.

3

Section 64 on Dual Citizenship.

4

Division 3 on Basic Rights.

5

Division 3 on Basic Rights.

6

Division 3 on Basic Rights.

7

Division 3 on Basic Rights.

8

Subdivision C on Qualified Rights.