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Rabuka asks Supreme Court if the 1997 Constitution is still valid and applicable
Is the 1997 Constitution still valid and applicable. That is one of the five questions asked by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka in the Reference filed in the constitut
Ratu Meli Saubulinayau says we should throw out this Constitution
Lau Provincial Council Chairman Ratu Meli Saubulinayau supports the representation of women in Parliament, saying that he feels that women should have one-third of the nu
Question regarding 1997 Constitution makes it more complicated as it’s like putting in ‘a spanner in the works’ - CJ Temo
All parties represented in Parliament including the People’s Alliance, the National Federation Party, SODELPA, Leader of Opposition Inia Seruitatu’s faction
Cabinet seeks Supreme Court opinion on constitutional amendment process
Cabinet has agreed to seek an opinion from the Supreme Court on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution. Cabinet has als
Calls made for the return of the Senate during electoral laws consultation
Calls to bring back the Senate are being made by most of the participants during the consultation on the three electoral laws hosted by the Fiji Law Reform Commission.
PM agrees if Constitution is not changed, people will vote under the same system
Will there be a change in the electoral system for Fiji before the next elections? That can only happen if the 2013 Constitution is also changed. When questioned by
If Constitution is not changed, people will vote under the same system - Fatiaki
If the 2013 Constitution is not changed, people will be going to have another general election under the same electoral system. Electoral Law Reform Commission chairma
Aiyaz wants parliament and referendum threshold to be followed, AG stresses changes are necessary
As the coalition government gets ready to take the 2013 Constitution to the Supreme Court for a determination on the amendment provision, former Attorney General who is o
Cabinet may take constitution amendment issue to Supreme Court as early as next week – Turaga
The Coalition Government will now regroup and take the 2013 Constitution amendment issue to the Supreme Court. Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga says this is urgent
2013 Constitution to me is a threat to democracy - Tikoduadua
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says he will support whatever is legal. This is after confirmation that the Government is planning to take the
Many ways to skin a cat - Rabuka
There are many ways to skin a cat. That is the comment of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka as the Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution was defeated in parliament late la
FTUC supports efforts to amend the Constitution - Anthony
The Fiji Trades Union Congress supports the coalition government’s efforts to amend the 2013 Constitution. FTUC National Secretary, Felix Anthony says while the
If this amendment passes, the people will lose their voice, and politicians will take power - Lal
This amendment is not just a small change to our laws. It is an attack on our democracy. It takes power away from the people and gives it to politicians. It denies Fijian
Commission concerned about alleged attempted abduction of 12 yr old girl in Suva on Ash Wednesday
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is deeply concerned about the safety of our children following a recent incident involving the attempted abductio
Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution defeated
Coalition government's Bill to Amend the 2013 Constitution.
What are you trying to change in the 2013 Constitution: Ketan Lal asks Govt
Opposition member Ketan Lal is questioning the Government on what exactly are they trying to change in the 2013 Constitution or are they simply looking to consolidate pow
Prof. Prasad reassures people that Constitution review will bring unity and inclusivity
As Fiji is undertaking steps to review and amend the 2013 Constitution, Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad has reassured the people that the Constitution will b
2013 Constitution needs to be reviewed —Prof. Prasad
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the 2013 Constitution has been subject to widespread criticism. Speaking during the Fiji Co
Constitution Amendment Bill may be tabled in March
There is a possibility that the Constitution Amendment Bill could be tabled in Parliament in the March sitting as awareness sessions have concluded. This has been con
Consultations begin on proposed process for amendments to the 2013 Constitution
Preliminary consultations to amend two sections of the 2013 Constitution relating to requirements to amend the Constitution, namely Section 159 and 160 have begun. The