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Electoral Commission Says PM’s Campaign Suspension Request Is Only a Request, Will Consider When Power Is Activated
The Electoral Commission says it will independently consider when its power to suspend campaigning is activated before deciding whether to act on the Prime Minister’s request.
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Joint Civil Society Statement: Electoral Commission Must Not Unlawfully Suspend General Election Campaigning
Six civil society organisations warn that the Electoral Commission cannot lawfully suspend general election campaigning before the statutory conditions under section 15(2) of the National Referendum Act have arisen.
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Could the 2027 Election Be Delayed? A Serious Gap in the Fiji Government Draft Constitution
A constitutional analysis identifies a potentially serious gap if the proposed Constitution commences after Parliament expires but before the 2027 election process formally begins.
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CDD: Fiji Government Draft Constitution a Significant Downgrade from the CRC Draft Constitution
CDD says Bill No. 32 of 2026 removes or substantially dilutes many of the CRC Draft Constitution’s most important democratic and accountability safeguards.
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CDD: Revised Referendum Bill Still Fails Basic Democratic Safeguards
CDD says the revised National Referendum Bill remains seriously deficient as the legal framework through which Fiji may be asked to approve major constitutional change.
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CDD Urges Electoral Commission to Assess Whether December Referendum Timeline Is Feasible
CDD has asked the Electoral Commission to independently assess whether Fiji can credibly conduct its first national referendum within the Government’s proposed November to mid-December timeframe.