Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced that the Cabinet has approved the Presidential Pensions (Amendment) Bill 2024 for presentation in Parliament. According to Rabuka, this legislative proposal seeks to modify the Presidential Pensions Act of 1994 to reflect the President’s term of office, which is set to change from five years to three years in accordance with the stipulations of the 2013 Constitution.
The 1994 Act currently establishes the structure for pensions and other benefits granted to former Presidents and Governors-General of Fiji. This amendment is poised to enhance the clarity and functionality of Fiji’s governance framework, ensuring that the legislation is consistent with the current constitutional provisions.
This move can be viewed as a significant step towards improving governmental structure, which could pave the way for more dynamic leadership changes and potentially foster more accountability among the country’s leaders. Such reforms can resonate positively with the public, as they align the provisions of the act with contemporary governance principles.
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