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
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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
Talks start on constitution review but sessions not open to the media
The Attorney General’s Office is having closed door discussions on constitutional amendments with some stakeholders, and the media did not get any invitation to co
Rabuka confident of securing 75% votes in Parliament for constitutional review
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is confident to get the required 75 percent of the votes in Parliament when the time comes for the constitutional review and Truth and Reco
Cabinet approves measures to initiate the review of the 2013 Constitution
Cabinet has approved measures to initiate the review of the 2013 Constitution, and a Bill to amend relevant provisions of Chapter 11 of the Constitution will be finalised
GCC members hope for a review of the 2013 Constitution
The Great Council of Chiefs hopes that the 2013 Constitution will be reviewed after the Solicitor General updated the members in today’s meeting that removing laws
What are the proposed changes to the Constitution?
Some people are starting to feel uncertain on what parts of the 2013 Fijian Constitution will be changed and they want an inclusive process as they feel sections like all
Talanoa and full disclosure needed on what happened from 1987 before any process to amend 2013 Constitution - Seruiratu
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu is making the call for a comprehensive talanoa, with full disclosure of what has really transpired in Fiji in the various events
Fiji Constitution is probably the hardest to change in the world – Prof. Regan
The Fiji Constitution is impossible to change and probably the hardest to change in the world than some communist countries and there are several aspects of the 2013 cons
Constitution should be reviewed to remove its perceived connection to a political party - Naupoto
Independent MP and former Army Commander, Viliame Naupoto says the 2013 Constitution should be reviewed as soon as practically possible, and while speaking as a former Ar
A wholesale change of the 2013 Constitution is needed – Prof. Regan
Australian National University Professor of Constitutional Law Anthony James Regan says a wholesale change of the 2013 Constitution is needed. While responding to a qu
MP Naupoto to lend his voice to the call for a review of the 2013 Constitution in End of the Week Statement in parliament
A major development is expected this Friday as Independent Member of Parliament and former Army Commander, Viliame Naupoto is expected to make an End of the Week Statemen
Govt can look at legal avenues to challenge the 2013 Constitution – Prof. Regan
The Government can look at legal avenues to amend the 2013 Constitution as it was imposed by the military regime and the people were not consulted on its implementation.
COC appoints independent selection panels and panel to review the pay and allowances of constitutional office holders
The Constitutional Offices Commission has appointed panels to select the Supervisor of Elections and Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, and the independent det
Constitutional Offices Commission appoints Tribunal to investigate allegations against Qiliho
Prime Minister and the Chair of the Constitutional Offices Commission, Sitiveni Rabuka says pursuant to section 137(3)(a)(i) of the Constitution, the Commission considere
Constitutional Offices Commission recommends Barbara Malimali as Chair for Electoral Commission and Dr Emberson-Bain as a member
The Constitutional Offices Commission held their meeting yesterday where the members resolved to recommend to the President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, the appointment of B
Constitutional Offices Commission meeting underway
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama have arrived at Suvavou House for the meeting of the Constitutional Offices Commission. Jon Apt
Cema Bolabola and Tupou Draunidalo join Constitutional Offices Commission
After the conclusion of the second meeting of the Constitutional Offices Commission, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed that Cema Bolabola will be replacing Tanya W