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Module 3 of 6

Becoming a Candidate

What it takes to stand for Parliament in Fiji — checking you are eligible, choosing the party or independent route, and preparing for a lawful campaign.

In this module

1Becoming a Candidate in FijiWho can stand: citizenship, voter registration, residence and the disqualifications — with a self-check before you start.Read →2The Party Route and the Independent RouteHow nomination works on a party list or as an independent (1,000 supporters), the $1,000 deposit, objections and candidate numbers.Read →3Preparing to Stand and Campaign RulesGetting ready to campaign, and the rules: authorisation, bribery, State resources, the 48-hour silence and polling-day limits.Read →
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