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Great Council of Chiefs.
Fijian constitutional body (1876–2012, 2023–)
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Earlier this month
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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 support3 reports3 developments inside
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The Great Council of Chiefs received a submission in Suva on October 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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Draunidalo highlighted water and electricity problems in the Western Division and questioned the BLV's contribution to social challenges.Some support1 report
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Officials held an awareness session in Kalabu Village, Nasinu, on October 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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The role of the Great Council of Chiefs in Fiji's governance is being debated as Rabuka's government begins consultation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Krishna raised concerns about land and religious equality in Fiji and opposed the inclusion of the Great Council of Chiefs in the Constitution.Some support1 report
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The Great Council of Chiefs calls for consultation on national identity issues in Fiji.Well supported6 reports4 developments inside
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Nand submitted a proposal to Lynda Tabuya, calling for the Great Council of Chiefs to retain its traditional role in Fiji.Some support1 report
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Jai Ram urges constitutional changes in Fiji, challenging the Great Council of Chiefs' role and questioning the necessity of the Senate.Some support1 report
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Kenneth Low advocates for constitutional protection of indigenous rights and supports the Great Council of Chiefs in Fiji.Some support2 reports
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Advocating for constitutional change in Fiji and proposing a legislated quota for women in Parliament.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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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 report2 developments inside
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A controversy involving Sitiveni Rabuka and Aseri Radrodro is discussed, with references to the Great Council of Chiefs and historical cession to Great Britain.Some support1 report
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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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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
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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
Gone quiet
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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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Narube proposes reducing Fiji's cabinet size to cut spending and calls for community involvement including the Great Council of Chiefs.Some support2 reports
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Political bodies were criticized for their complicity in governance failures.Some support1 report
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Around Great Council of Chiefs this week
News at the entities that move Great Council of Chiefs most-
Fiji StructuralVuvale Partnership aims to recognize veterans' service, led by Sitiveni Rabuka in Fiji.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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state StructuralThe state government reduced a General Purpose Grant in Ist on November 1, 2026.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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parliament StructuralMP Bradley Thomas was targeted by a climate action group.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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Sitiveni Rabuka OperationalPrime Minister Rabuka addressed the impacts of drought in Fiji.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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senate StructuralThe Ministry of Finance and Development Planning presented the draft budget to the Senate on November 11, 2026.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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Suva Shared contextDevanesh Sharma argued for retirement salary basis in a High Court decision held in Suva, with the Court of Appeal panel including Michael Buss and Pamela Andrews.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
Connections
The 17 strongest of 20, 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 formal constitutional body within Fiji that actively guides and influences its governance and constitutional processes.
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parliament Structural
The Great Council of Chiefs actively proposes, monitors, and influences legislative and constitutional changes within 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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state Structural
The State is required to provide or facilitate adequate funding for the Great Council of Chiefs.
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Kenneth Operational
Kenneth actively supports the Great Council of Chiefs.
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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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Kenneth Low Operational
Kenneth Low provides support to the Great Council of Chiefs.
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Krishna Operational
Krishna opposes the Great Council of Chiefs' inclusion in the Constitution.
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Suva Shared context
The Great Council of Chiefs conducted administrative functions, such as receiving submissions, within the city of Suva.
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Rotuma Shared context
Rotuma is mentioned in the context of council representation 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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Nand Operational
Nand advocates for the Great Council of Chiefs to retain its traditional role.
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Nasinu Shared context
Officials from the Great Council of Chiefs visited Nasinu for an awareness session.
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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 beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
8 events- Draunidalo highlighted water and electricity problems in the Western Division and questioned the BLV's contribution to social challenges.
- Officials held an awareness session in Kalabu Village, Nasinu, on October 29, 2026.
- The role of the Great Council of Chiefs in Fiji's governance is being debated as Rabuka's government begins consultation.
- Krishna raised concerns about land and religious equality in Fiji and opposed the inclusion of the Great Council of Chiefs in the Constitution.
- Nand submitted a proposal to Lynda Tabuya, calling for the Great Council of Chiefs to retain its traditional role in Fiji.
- Jai Ram urges constitutional changes in Fiji, challenging the Great Council of Chiefs' role and questioning the necessity of the Senate.
- Kenneth Low advocates for constitutional protection of indigenous rights and supports the Great Council of Chiefs in Fiji.
- A controversy involving Sitiveni Rabuka and Aseri Radrodro is discussed, with references to the Great Council of Chiefs and historical cession to Great Britain.
September 2026
5 events- The Great Council of Chiefs advocates for election priority while the Cabinet proposes a referendum and new constitution in Fiji.
- Allegations suggest Sitiveni Rabuka sought quiet support from the Great Council of Chiefs regarding a constitutional pathway involving Minister Ifereimi Vasu.
- The Great Council of Chiefs appreciated the government's step to review the Constitution.
- 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.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
4 events- Advocating for constitutional change in Fiji and proposing a legislated quota for women in Parliament.
- 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.