- Fiji political structure overhaul and constitutional amendment process
- The government of Fiji is currently addressing questions regarding the election timeline and holding discussions on the constitutional review process for local government elections.
- Fiji's Parliament and Cabinet are conducting constitutional review and examining the CRC report findings.
The Great Council of Chiefs advocates for election priority while the Cabinet proposes a referendum and new constitution in Fiji.
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The Great Council of Chiefs advocates for election priority while the Cabinet proposes a referendum and new constitution in Fiji.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Great Council of Chiefs received a submission in Suva on October 31, 2026.Sub-event
- The role of the Great Council of Chiefs in Fiji's governance is being debated as Rabuka's government begins consultation.Sub-event
GCC proposes appointing President and removing Parliament's role in the selection process.1 source
- The Great Council of Chiefs appreciated the government's step to review the Constitution.Sub-event
GCC advocates for election priority; Cabinet proposes referendum and new constitution.1 source
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Fiji's Parliament and Cabinet are conducting constitutional review and examining the CRC report findings.Also in this story
- The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has called on Parliament to remove Chapter 14 of the constitution.
- Fiji Law Society supports constitutional reforms, including limiting the size of the Cabinet.
- Cabinet members in Fiji are facing an immunity debate as the nation reviews its constitutional structure.
- Fiji's Cabinet and Parliament are advancing constitutional changes, including the Cabinet replacing the PSC agreement and Parliament considering an amendment bill.
Within Fiji political structure overhaul and constitutional amendment process
The entities involved
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Great Council of Chiefs
Fijian constitutional body (1876–2012, 2023–)
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Fiji
island sovereign state in Oceania
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cabinet
group of high ranking officials, usually representing the executive branch of government
Related events
- Jai Ram urges constitutional changes in Fiji, challenging the Great Council of Chiefs' role and questioning the necessity of the Senate.
- Fiji's parliament is consulting on constitutional changes, including questioning the necessity of a Senate.
- 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.
- The Social Democratic Liberal Party is urging the Cabinet to review a constitutional bill due to concerns over term extension affecting elections.