Electoral reform can be done under the current Constitution - Prof. Fraenkel
The reform of the electoral system can be done under the current Constitution before the next general elections. This has been shared by Jon Fraenkel who is a Professo
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Disqualify coup perpetrators from politics - Tokoni
We need to remove the immunity provisions to disqualify all coup perpetrators from participating in politics. Josaia Tokoni from the Fiji Council of Social Services st
Dr Bhim calls for user-friendly ballot paper, return of constituencies, and lower threshold for Parliament entry
The ballot paper needs to be made user friendly by having names and pictures of candidates and party symbols for the separate constituencies and the non-ethnic based one-
Calls made to lower 5% threshold for independent candidates in elections
Calls are being made to lower the 5 percent threshold for independent candidates in the general elections, as it is too high and unfairly equal to that of political parti
People want constituencies back – Fatiaki agrees it may be possible without changing the 2013 Constitution
Chair of the Electoral Law Reform Commission and former Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki, says people attending consultations on the electoral laws have unanimously called f
Fiji Law Reform Commission Director says SEEP needs to adopt a broader, progressive, outlook in the way it views issues
The Social Empowerment and Education Programme needs to adopt a much more broader, progressive, and forward looking outlook in the way it views issues surrounding it as o
Calls made for more women participation in Parliament but views on reserved seats for women differs during Electoral Act consultation
Calls for more women participation have been made during the consultation on the Electoral Act but there were different views shared on women having reserved seats in Par
Imrana Jalal urges Electoral Commission to hold consultations outside working hours
Fiji national, jurist and lawyer Imrana Jalal has called on the Fiji Law Reform Commission to consider electoral law consultations in the evenings or weekends. Jalal
SEEP calls on Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights to simplify and promote awareness of Bills
The Social Empowerment and Education Programme is calling on the Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights to explore all possible methods to simplify and promo
SODELPA calls for return of constituencies, vernacular name use, and drug test for candidates
SODELPA is calling for the return of the constituencies in the electoral system as consultation on the review of three electoral laws began today. While speaking in fr
Electoral Law Reform Commission to look at 5% threshold
The Electoral Law Reform Commission will be looking at the requirement of five percent threshold to get into the Parliament. Chair and former Chief Justice, Daniel Fat
Fatiaki and Prof. Narsey don’t recommend ethnic-based voting
As people have a chance to give their opinions on the country’s electoral laws, the Fiji Law Reform Commission Chair and former Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki and C
More than $5 billion lost because of coups – Prof. Narsey
More than $5 billion has been lost because of the coups in Fiji and all of these events have resulted in our country’s progress being stunted. We could have double
Fiji Law Reform Commission to begin review of electoral laws consultation from April 7th
People will have a chance to give their opinions on the country’s electoral laws as the Fiji Law Reform Commission will begin their public consultation next month.
Justice Temo urges 41 newly admitted lawyers to lead with integrity
Forty-one newly admitted lawyers were reminded of their duty to uphold justice, act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards. Speaking during the swea
Former Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki to lead electoral law reform public consultations
Fiji has officially launched a review of the country’s electoral laws, marking a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s democratic framework.
SoE seeks removal of excessive powers as review of electoral laws begin
As the review process of the three electoral laws begin today, Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa says they have made submissions to remove powers of the Supervisor th
Govt launches electoral law reform, public consultations ahead
Fiji has officially launched a review of the country’s electoral laws, marking a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s democratic framework.
Law Reform Commission to also consider calls for removal of Information Act
As Government works to implement Information Act, and calls are being made to scrap it, Fiji Law Reform Commission Director, Doctor Raijeli Tuivaga says all submissions w
Triton Law Firm opens in Savusavu
Triton Law Firm has opened in Savusavu which aims to provide greater access to legal services and the justice system to the community. While speaking at the opening, A
Information Act 2018, Accountability and Transparency Commission Bill 2025, Code of Conduct Bill 2025 to undergo review - AG
The Fiji Law Reform Commission, under the direction of Attorney General Graham Leung, has announced the commencement of a comprehensive review of the Information Act 2018