Papua New Guinea’s Justice Vergil Narokobi is advocating for a shift in the nation’s constitutional philosophy. He proposes a system of “concentric constitutionalism” which aims to harmoniously balance the rights and interests of various societal levels. These levels include individuals, families, villages, traditional land ownership, and the state itself. The call emphasizes a need to move beyond solely focusing on individual rights and consider the collective wellbeing of communities. This approach recognizes the importance of traditional structures and land rights within the nation’s legal framework. Details of the proposal are currently behind a paywall on the Post Courier website, requiring a subscription for access. The push for this new philosophy signals a potential significant change in PNG’s approach to governance and law.