AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConstitution Bill: NFP MP Lenora Qereqeretabua says she will vote against the amendments under party direction, as ministers face pressure between party loyalty and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s warning of Cabinet consequences. The vote has been delayed while consultation continues. Government Communications: The Government withdrew a circular that would have required ministries to get Rabuka’s approval before issuing media statements, saying it was unauthorized. Police Powers: Parliament passed a new Police Act granting police wider powers. Treaty Scrutiny: Questions over missing Solicitor-General Ropate Green and gaps in the Vuvale Union paperwork are adding to concerns as the Government pursues Fiji-Australia and Ocean of Peace agreements. Election Rules: Proposed changes would allow designated ballot-counting centres and cut candidates’ financial disclosure deadline from 60 to 30 days. Drought Response: Rabuka says 67 water trucks are deployed and more than 885,000 litres have been delivered by road as dry conditions strain communities.
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