Attorney General Graham Leung has emphasized the need for the Accountability and Transparency Commission to ensure public officials are held accountable, promoting fairer treatment of individuals. In his first speech in Parliament this week, Leung stated that the establishment of the commission is both crucial and overdue. He is committed to enacting the necessary legislative measures to make this commission a reality.
Leung highlighted that the commission would be a significant step towards enhancing good governance, reducing corruption, and building trust among the populace. He explained that increasing accountability in government would ensure public officials are held to account, resulting in fairer treatment of citizens. Transparency in decision-making and fund allocation would bolster public confidence in both the government and democratic institutions.
The commission’s establishment will contribute to good governance, aligning with Fiji’s National Development Plan and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.