AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConstitution Review Transparency: Fiji’s Constitutional Review Commission says it cannot release its draft Constitution, recommendations or final report until it is submitted to the President, citing legal confidentiality under the Commission of Inquiry Act. Women in Politics: Dialogue Fiji reports women remain under 10% of Parliament and calls for stronger pathways and election knowledge, including training on the open list proportional representation system. Military Immunity Debate: Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre urges removing 2013 Constitution immunity provisions and cutting RFMF powers, arguing it weakens accountability and civilian supremacy. Drug Record Pushback: Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu defends the previous government’s drug response, saying anti-drug actions were handled by the Police Commissioner and briefings were confidential. Health Service Fix: The Ministry of Health says Korovou Hospital X-ray services will be restored before year-end after Tailevu residents raised imaging shortages. Tourism Tax Scrutiny: Tourism Action Group defends the temporary Tourism Services Tax as necessary to protect air connectivity during fuel disruptions, while demanding transparency on how levy funds are managed. Regional Diplomacy: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese is set to visit Fiji for Vuvale Partnership talks before heading to the Solomon Islands. Pacific Governance: Forum mission questions the credibility of New Caledonia’s referendum process, despite noting the voting conduct.
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