Constitution Review Commissioners get ready for public consultations
The Commissioners of the Constitution Review Commission are now getting ready to have public consultations on the review of the 2013 Constitution.Commission Chairman, Sev
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President commissions 7-member Constitutional Review Commission
A seven-member Constitutional Review Commission was commissioned by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu during a ceremony held at the State House.The issuance of the
Opposition will oppose any Constitution amendments if it benefits a few - Koroilavesau
Opposition MP Semi Koroilavesau says the Opposition is willing to support amendments to the Constitution of Fiji if the proposed changes genuinely strengthen democracy an
Sevuloni Valenitabua to be Chair of Constitution Review Committee, today's planned swearing in ceremony postponed
The announcement of the members of the Constitution Review Committee and the planned swearing-in ceremony at State House this morning has been postponed to a later dat
Acting AG confirms that there will be a Referendum Bill next month
Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga has confirmed that a Referendum Bill will be tabled in parliament next month. While responding to questions during the Dialogue F
Constitution Review must be legitimate in the eyes of all Fijians - AG
Whatever constitutional review we undertake, it must be one that the people of Fiji can trust, and one that is legitimate in their eyes. This is the message from Actin
Constitutional review to begin early next year
The Coalition Government says the constitutional review is scheduled to begin early next year and the current planning aims to ensure readiness for the earliest election
Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Constitutional Review Commission are not just political tools - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Constitutional Review Commission is not a political tool, but they are a national
Law Society says any change to Constitution requires support of at least 37 out of 55 MPs, and at least 50% of registered electors who vote at a referendum
The Fiji Law Society says it respects the binding opinion of the Supreme Court in the 2013 Constitution case and going forward, any change to the Constitution requires t
PM to head constitutional review Subcommittee after Supreme Court opinion
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will lead a new Cabinet Subcommittee tasked with reviewing the recent opinion of the Supreme Court on Fiji’s Constitution. Cabine
Bill to amend 2013 Constitution to be taken to Parliament - PM
A bill to amend the 2013 Constitution is expected to be tabled in Parliament for approval according to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Rabuka says a Constitution Revie
Referendum would strengthen democracy and discriminatory ideas would not survive - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has assured all Fijians that a potential national referendum would strengthen democracy for every community, not weaken it and discriminato
Great opinion by the Supreme Court and we respect it - Vuki
Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commision lawyer Alefina Vuki says she thinks the Supreme Court’s ruling is a great opinion and they respect it. She s
SODELPA disappointed with Supreme Court’s opinion
SODELPA lawyer Jolame Uludole says they are disappointed with the Supreme Court’s opinion. Uludole says the 1997 Constitution is still a legal document that has
GCC acknowledges Supreme Court ruling but questions its cultural legitimacy
The Great Council of Chiefs acknowledges the Supreme Court’s advisory ruling issued today, which affirms the continued legal validity of the 2013 Constitution, whi
Supreme Court outcome restores genuine democratic control of the Constitution to Fiji’s people - Prof Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says although they have yet to take legal advice on the full legal implications of the Supreme Court
Govt happy constitution amendment will require support of 2/3 of parliament and a simple majority of voters in a referendum
The Coalition Government welcomes the opinion delivered today by the Supreme Court of Fiji on the constitutional amendment questions relating to the 2013 Constitution, wh
NFP honours Justice Reddy for profoundly shaping Fiji’s democracy and social harmony on his death anniversary
The National Federation Party has honoured the memory of Justice Jai Ram Reddy on his death anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader whose life and work profound
Win-win situation for everyone - Valenitabua
People’s Alliance Party lawyer Simione Valenitabua says it is a win-win situation for everyone. Valenitabua highlighted this to the media after the Supreme Cour
Unity Fiji Leader say they are happy with some decisions made on the 2013 Constitution
Unity Fiji Leader, Savenaca Narube says they are happy that at least some decisions have been made today regarding aspects of the 2013 Constitution, making it easier for
FLP welcomes clarity on Constitution amendment process
We have found the middle ground that the people were looking for. This was stated by Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry after the Supreme Court advised that th