AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConstitution Reform: Fiji’s Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 cleared its second reading after the Government secured the required 35 votes, with 38 MPs backing it; debate now moves to an 11-member Special Committee for public consultation before a possible referendum. Anti-Corruption Shake-up: Transparency and Integrity Fiji is pushing for clarity on what will replace FICAC before its legal foundation is removed, warning Fiji must keep an independent, properly resourced corruption-fighting system. Immunity Debate: PM Sitiveni Rabuka says proposed immunity provisions are meant to retain protections recognised by the Supreme Court, not to shield individuals, as Parliament continues scrutiny. Election Law Changes: Parliament passed major political funding reforms allowing foreigners and former Fiji citizens to donate, alongside new caps ($20,000 donations; $4m party spending; $100,000 candidate spending). Maritime Security Powers: The Maritime Powers Bill 2026 passed, giving the Navy authority to board and disable suspect ships with gunfire only as a last resort under strict conditions. Climate Diplomacy: World powers are sending delegates to Fiji for pre-COP31 talks (Oct 5–8) and a Tuvalu visit, as Pacific leaders press for 1.5°C, stronger climate finance, and protection of maritime boundaries. Cost Pressures: The FCCC warns higher fuel and shipping costs could lift prices of imported goods, with knock-on effects for food and farming inputs.
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