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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
- 13
What's happening
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Active this week
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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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The Great Council of Chiefs calls for consultation on national identity issues in Fiji.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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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 reports2 developments inside
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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 support1 report
Earlier this month
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Advocating for constitutional change in Fiji and proposing a legislated quota for women in Parliament.Some support1 report1 development inside
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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
One to three months ago
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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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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
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 StructuralSurendra Lal, a politician in the Fiji Labour Party, was noted alongside a Misereor training session and Ministry of Justice website issues in Fiji.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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parliament StructuralThe government of Morocco presented its policy targets to Parliament on October 1, 2026.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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Sitiveni Rabuka OperationalNata submitted to a committee regarding constitutional matters in Fiji, with Sitiveni Rabuka present.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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senate StructuralShannon Zimmerman advocates for conservative leadership in Wisconsin as Assembly Bill 840 fails to pass the Senate.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum Mentioned togetherA high court heard a case involving Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on October 13, 2026.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
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Manoa Kamikamica Shared contextManoa Kamikamica was appointed Minister for Industry in Fiji, where APCO Coatings has operated for 50 years.Moves Great Council of Chiefs
Connections
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Fiji Structural
The Great Council of Chiefs is a formal constitutional body within Fiji that actively advises and influences its governance and constitutional review.
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parliament Structural
The Great Council of Chiefs actively proposes and monitors 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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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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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 beganOctober 2026
3 events- Kenneth Low advocates for constitutional protection of indigenous rights and supports the Great Council of Chiefs in Fiji.
- The role of the Great Council of Chiefs in Fiji's governance is being debated as Rabuka's government begins consultation.
- 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.
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.