AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Rules: Justice Minister Filimoni Vosarogo says groups receiving foreign funding may take part in campaign activities if they follow Electoral Commission rules. The Fiji Law Society warns recent changes could restrict civil society and weaken judicial oversight, raising concerns about political freedoms and the rule of law. Election Prosecutions: The High Court has confirmed FICAC can prosecute alleged offences under the Political Parties Act, rejecting bids by former deputy PM Biman Prasad and lawyer Tanya Waqanika to stop their cases. Voter Register: The Elections Office and Corrections Service will share inmate records to update voter eligibility and arrange pre-poll voting in prisons. Drought Response: Cabinet is preparing a national plan for Friday as prolonged dry weather threatens Fiji; water relief has reached communities in the Northern Division. Public Accountability: PM Sitiveni Rabuka says seven official overseas visits cost taxpayers $141,849, defending travel as necessary to represent Fiji internationally. Climate Diplomacy: Fiji’s Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya has joined Pacific leaders at COP31, where the region is pressing for accessible climate finance and stronger ocean protections.
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