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Great Council of Chiefs.
Fijian constitutional body (1876–2012, 2023–)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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Active this week
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The Great Council of Chiefs advocates for election priority while the Cabinet proposes a referendum and new constitution in Fiji.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Great Council of Chiefs appreciated the government's step to review the Constitution.Some support1 report
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Allegations suggest Sitiveni Rabuka sought quiet support from the Great Council of Chiefs regarding a constitutional pathway involving Minister Ifereimi Vasu.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The CRC has made a recommendation regarding the return of the Great Council of Chiefs, and Rabuka will present the report in Parliament.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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António Guterres calls for ending the 'war on nature' for global recovery, while a Great Council of Chiefs member advises Fiji on election timing.Some support1 report
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A constitution review in Fiji recommends the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs, the Public Service Commission, and the Senate, with expert assistance from international bodies.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Great Council of Chiefs calls for consultation on national identity issues in Fiji.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Manoa Kamikamica and Sandra Tarte attended a launch event in Suva on June 9, 2026, where the Great Council of Chiefs was discussed regarding constitutional matters and Kadavu and Tailevu provinces were mentioned as beneficiaries.Some support1 report
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A delegation from the Great Council of Chiefs visited Australia, where a Fijian leader called for visa-free travel to Australia, prompting a request to the Australian government regarding visa policy.Some support1 report
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Advocating for constitutional change in Fiji and proposing a legislated quota for women in Parliament.Some support1 report
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Narube proposes reducing Fiji's cabinet size to cut spending and calls for community involvement including the Great Council of Chiefs.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Around Great Council of Chiefs this week
News at the entities that move Great Council of Chiefs most-
Fiji StructuralSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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parliament StructuralBulgaria is seeking a loan agreement with the European Commission, with its parliament approving the necessary borrowing ceiling increases and authorizing government borrowing.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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Sitiveni Rabuka OperationalAssistant Minister Inosi Kuridrani passed away on January 1, 2026.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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senate StructuralA bill allowing foreign investment in cooperatives has been approved, concerning legitimate organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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Manoa Kamikamica Shared contextA project review commenced on January 1, 2026, concerning a completed housing project, and the factors causing delays in the relocation project were stated.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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House of Lords Mentioned togetherNeil Kinnock and the House of Lords discussed compulsory voting and used historical examples of high turnout.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
Connections
The 9 strongest of 10, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Fiji Structural
The Great Council of Chiefs is a formally recognized, integral, and advising constitutional body within the governance structure of Fiji.
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parliament Structural
The Great Council of Chiefs formally proposes and influences the legislative structure and function of the Parliament.
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senate Structural
The Great Council of Chiefs appoints individuals who are subsequently nominated to the Senate.
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Sitiveni Rabuka Operational
Allegedly, Sitiveni Rabuka attempted to lobby the Great Council of Chiefs regarding election outcomes.
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George Speight Mentioned together
George Speight's statements were related to issues debated by the Great Council of Chiefs.
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Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned as political bodies criticized for complicity in governance failures.
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Manoa Kamikamica Shared context
Entities share a context within the Fijian political and governmental sphere.
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Mahendra Chaudhry Shared context
The provided evidence does not contain direct information linking the Great Council of Chiefs and Mahendra Chaudhry.
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House of Lords Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between the House of Lords and the Great Council of Chiefs.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- The Great Council of Chiefs advocates for election priority while the Cabinet proposes a referendum and new constitution in Fiji.
- The Great Council of Chiefs appreciated the government's step to review the Constitution.
- Allegations suggest Sitiveni Rabuka sought quiet support from the Great Council of Chiefs regarding a constitutional pathway involving Minister Ifereimi Vasu.
- The CRC has made a recommendation regarding the return of the Great Council of Chiefs, and Rabuka will present the report in Parliament.
- António Guterres calls for ending the 'war on nature' for global recovery, while a Great Council of Chiefs member advises Fiji on election timing.
August 2026
4 events- A constitution review in Fiji recommends the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs, the Public Service Commission, and the Senate, with expert assistance from international bodies.
- Manoa Kamikamica and Sandra Tarte attended a launch event in Suva on June 9, 2026, where the Great Council of Chiefs was discussed regarding constitutional matters and Kadavu and Tailevu provinces were mentioned as beneficiaries.
- A delegation from the Great Council of Chiefs visited Australia, where a Fijian leader called for visa-free travel to Australia, prompting a request to the Australian government regarding visa policy.
- Advocating for constitutional change in Fiji and proposing a legislated quota for women in Parliament.