Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea 1975, as amended to 2016
Government
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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)
Government
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    (1) An office of Prime Minister is hereby established.
    (2) The Prime Minister shall be appointed, at the first meeting of the Parliament after a general election and otherwise from time to time as the occasion for the appointment of a Prime Minister arises, by the Head of State, acting in accordance with a decision of the Parliament.
    … (Sec. 142)
Government
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    (1) There shall be such number of Ministers (other than the Prime Minister), not being less than six or not exceeding 32, from time to time, as is determined by or under an Organic Law.
    (2) The Ministers, other than the Prime Minister, shall be appointed by the Head of State, acting with, and in accordance with, the advice of the Prime Minister.
    … (Sec. 144)
Government
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    (1) A National Executive Council is hereby established.
    (2) The Council shall consist of all the Ministers (including the Prime Minister when he is present as Chairman).
    (3) The functions of the Council are-
    (a) to be responsible, in accordance with this Constitution, for the executive government of Papua New Guinea; and
    (b) such other functions as are allocated to it by this Constitution or any other law.
    … (Sec. 149)
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Section 65 on Automatic Citizenship on Independence Day, Section 66 on Citizenship by Descent and Marriage, Section 67 on Citizenship by Naturalization.
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Section 64 on Dual Citizenship.

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Division 3 on Basic Rights.
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Division 3 on Basic Rights.

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Division 3 on Basic Rights.

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Division 3 on Basic Rights.

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Subdivision C on Qualified Rights.