AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Rules: Parliament has passed electoral amendments covering voter registration, offences and financial disclosures. But the Centre for Democracy and Dialogue warns that campaign restrictions on some civil society groups could last more than eight months, limiting voter education and public debate. Opposition MP Jone Usamate also questioned how rules on foreign funding would prevent money received before a campaign being used during it. Fiji–Australia Ties: Parliament approved the Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace treaties, with 27 MPs voting in favour, seven against and 18 not voting. Public Health: Proposed law changes would remove the village exemption from Fiji’s 1935 Public Health Act and allow fines of up to $10,000 for some offences. Child Protection: Cabinet has endorsed a 2026–2031 plan to prevent violence against children, with a launch expected this month. Cyclone Readiness: Disaster officials urge families to prepare early, with two to three cyclones forecast in Fiji’s waters this season and one or two potentially reaching severe intensity.
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