referendum
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Ex-Fiji AG cautions Referendum Bill could curb open debate and modern outreach
Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum warns a proposed Referendum Bill could curb public discussion and chill civic participation ahead of a national vote. The debate centers on safeguarding free expression in the age of social media while shaping campaigning rules.
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Fiji: Leung Warns Against Abolishing 2013 Constitution, Proposes Stepwise Reform
Former Fiji attorney-general Graham Leung warns that while scrapping the 2013 Constitution might be legally possible, it could unleash a complicated legal and administrative nightmare. He urges caution, proposing a baseline approach with a Commission-led review and careful, incremental reforms if public support exists.