constitution
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Fiji unions chief Felix Anthony pushes to end coup immunities in the constitution, pledges zero tolerance for future takeovers
Immunity provisions tied to past coups are drawing sharp scrutiny as Fiji’s constitutional review presses on. Union leader Felix Anthony urges zero tolerance for military takeovers and a constitutional tweak to close the door on impunity.
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Fiji launches plain-language guide to boost public participation in the 2013 Constitution review
New plain-language guide ‘Our Constitution, Our Voice’ aims to demystify Fiji’s constitution and show how everyday people can participate in the review. With translations, simple prompts, and a ready-to-use submission template, it lowers barriers as outreach begins.
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Fiji chiefs push to reserve Fijian for indigenous iTaukei as constitution review kicks off
Fiji is wrestling with who gets to wear the national label. Senior chiefs challenge the idea that “Fijian” should apply to everyone, insisting it reflect iTaukei heritage. As constitutional changes move forward, questions of citizenship, land rights, and belonging reshape the national conversation.
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Fiji’s Chief Justice warns against reopening Chapter 10 immunity, backs targeted judicial reforms
Chief Justice Salesi Temo urges the constitutional review committee to keep Chapter 10’s immunity provisions intact, warning that reopening them could unsettle national reconciliation. He also proposes narrowly targeted judicial reforms—adjusting JSC involvement and retirement rules—designed to fix practical problems without undoing progress.
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Fiji’s Lau Chief Says 2013 Switch to Fijian Is Erasure, Urges Nationwide Public Input on National Identity
Fiji’s national identity debate heats up as a prominent paramount chief calls the 2013 naming change an “erasure” of Indigenous identity and demands broad public consultation. As the Constitutional Review Committee travels the country, questions about nationality and language take center stage.
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Fiji rights groups warn chiefs’ constitutional proposals could roll back secularism and protections
New proposals for Fiji’s Constitution are sparking warnings that fundamental rights could be rolled back and the secular framework eroded. Critics fear changes to citizenship definitions and anti-discrimination protections could widen divisions in Fiji’s diverse society. The reform process is heating up as calls for an inclusive, rights‑based path forward grow stronger.
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Fiji GCC pushes constitutional overhaul to reserve Fijian for iTaukei and restore chiefs’ role in state
Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs has filed a sweeping plan to redefine identity, governance and rights in the constitutional review. The proposals touch on who is called “Fijian,” the role of traditional authority, and changes to secular and family protections—set to ignite a fierce national debate about the country’s future.
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Ba Rugby Referees Association approves constitution, names executive for three-year term
Ba’s rugby referees mark a new era with their first constitution and a newly elected leadership, setting the stage for clearer governance and smoother match days as the season unfolds.
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Civil Society Warns Fiji Constitutional Reforms Could Undermine Rights, Secularism and National Cohesion
Regional civil society groups warn that proposed constitutional reforms could threat en hard-won rights and social cohesion in Fiji. They call for open, inclusive dialogue to safeguard equality, secularism, and democratic governance.
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Fiji GCC seeks constitutional recognition of the 1874 Deed of Cession amid CRC review
A landmark submission lands as Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission opens public consultations. The Great Council of Chiefs calls for formal recognition of the 1874 Deed of Cession and stronger protections for iTaukei land and resources, plus formal recognition of customary laws. With a 2026 deadline looming, the proposal could reshape the constitutional landscape.