legal action
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Seaqaqa sugarcane farmers push for legal action after TLTB declines Natua lease renewals
Seaqaqa’s sugarcane families face a turning point as leases aren’t renewed and Natua’s land is reimagined for homes and business. With livelihoods tied to cane farming, many are turning to welfare while legal options are being considered as the community awaits the board’s next steps.
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Fiji’s Employment Relations Bill Could Triple Employer Liability and Put Fines Under Ministry Control
An upcoming Fiji Employment Relations Bill could drastically change enforcement, potentially turning the Ministry of Employment into a revenue source and exposing employers to multiple penalties for a single breach. A senior lawyer warns the proposal goes beyond international practice by adding civil penalties alongside criminal offences, raising concerns about impartiality. The bill is set…
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Ministry of iTaukei Affairs Denies Navakamocea Allegations, Launches Defamation Action and PSC Probe
Public allegations have sparked a high-stakes clash as a government ministry rejects the claims and signals legal action. A concurrent disciplinary review looms, raising questions about accountability, reforms, and the role of civil service integrity.
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Fiji’s iTaukei Affairs Ministry to file defamation suit over claims by permanent secretary against minister
Inside a government ministry, a dispute with a senior official has escalated into a potential legal showdown over allegedly defamatory claims against a minister. The move also warns that anyone who shares or republishes the claims could face action, with disciplinary steps already underway. The developments signal a firm push to protect institutional integrity amid…