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Dialogue Fiji urges Constitution Review Commission to retain Fiji’s modern democratic foundations while correcting concentration of power
Dialogue Fiji today submitted to the Constitution Review Commission that Fiji does need constitutional reform, but warned that the legitimacy of any reform will depend not only on the text produced, but on whether the process is transparent, participatory, deliberative and trusted by the people. Dialogue Fiji said the present review process is rushed, opaque…
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Dialogue Fiji Urges Electoral Commission to Consider Practical Realities of Proposed Ballot Paper Redesign
Dialogue Fiji has urged the Electoral Commission to reconsider proposals for a redesigned ballot paper, warning of serious practical, financial and administrative consequences.
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Dialogue Fiji Welcomes Government’s Commitment to Constitutional Election Timeframe
Dialogue Fiji welcomes the Government’s commitment to Fiji’s constitutional election timetable and warns that any attempt to extend its mandate beyond the prescribed term would amount to a self-coup with severe democratic, diplomatic and economic consequences.
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Dialogue Fiji Warns Against Electoral System Changes During Active Election Campaign Period
Dialogue Fiji warns that changing Fiji’s electoral system during an active election campaign period would undermine legal certainty, electoral integrity and public confidence in the 2027 general election.
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Concerns Raised Over Transparency of Ongoing Constitutional Review Process
Dialogue Fiji has raised concerns that Fiji’s ongoing constitutional review process lacks the transparency, inclusivity, structure and time required to deliver a credible and democratically legitimate outcome.