Last Change:
05/17/2025
Independent State of Papua New Guinea Migration Act 1978
Year: 1978
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum
Link to external source:
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1978/en/123607
Description
The Migration Act 1978 of Papua New Guinea establishes a single, cohesive legal regime for all non-citizens’ entry into, stay in, and removal from the country. Its scope covers: entry control, refugee status determination, temporary accommodation, safeguards and appeals amongst some of the issues.
Selected provisions
Migration Act 1978 - Generic
Migration Act 1978 - Generic