Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced that the Cabinet has approved the Presidential Pensions (Amendment) Bill 2024, which will be presented in Parliament. According to Rabuka, the proposed legislation seeks to amend the Presidential Pensions Act of 1994 to align the duration of the President’s term of office with the 2013 Constitution, reducing it from five years to three years.
The Presidential Pensions Act of 1994 offers a legal framework regarding the pensions and benefits available to former Governors-General and Presidents in Fiji.
This legislative amendment could pave the way for increased flexibility in political leadership and may better reflect the expectations of the electorate. As the country moves forward, such changes could lead to a more dynamic governance structure, fostering greater responsiveness to the needs of the populace.
In summary, the amendment aims to update the pension framework in accordance with constitutional guidelines, ensuring that the governance in Fiji is both relevant and effective.
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