14 January, 2026, 12:06 pm Central - 29°C Rain

Law Council of Australia intends to arrange for an independent observer to attend the contested hearing against Richard Naidu in Suva

Law Council of Australia intends to arrange for an independent observer to attend the contested hearing against Richard Naidu in Suva

By Krishneel Nair
22/07/2022
Senior practitioner, Richard Naidu

The Law Council of Australia notes that Fiji’s Attorney-General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has brought committal or contempt of court proceedings against a senior practitioner, Richard Naidu, and the council intends to arrange for an independent observer to attend the contested hearing in Suva.

The Law Council will continue to actively monitor these proceedings with a view to ensure Naidu is given a meaningful opportunity to challenge and defend the serious charges which have been levelled against him.

This will also include the opportunity to be represented by his counsel of choice.

Naidu’s case will be called next Tuesday.

FEATURE NEWS
Proposed electricity tariff increase could worsen Fiji’s social crisis – Billings
A proposed electricity tariff increase could worsen Fiji’s growing social crisis, including rising crime, drug abuse, and poverty.This concern was r...
26 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Miss Fiji Pageant Director to hold press conference to address claims
Miss South Pacific Pageant Director, Ana Tuiketei will be holding a press conference with their lawyers at 2pm today at Yue Lai Hotel.This is in ...
1 minute ago

Roads and crossings closed due to floods in Central, Western and Northern divisions
With flash flood and heavy rain warnings still in force for the whole of Fiji, several roads in the Central, Western and Northern divisions are ...
36 minutes ago

Nasinu urges residents to stop dumping in freshly cleaned areas
As waste collection efforts continue in the Tovata and Nepani areas, Nasinu Town Council is urging residents to refrain from dumping rubbish in areas ...
1 hour ago

From prison walls to graduating at FNU : Aisea Toribau to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk
From the walls of prison to graduating at the Fiji National University - Aisea Toribau will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at ...
3 hours ago

BTS world comeback tour could generate over $US1B
K-pop idols BTS have announced a globe-spanning, 79-date world tour, marking their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus.With dates in London, ...
4 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units
There is an increase in the electricity tariff rate for consumers using more than 100 units from 1 January next year.Fijian Competition and Consumer ...
12 days ago

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
23 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
23 days ago

TOP