AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConstitution Reform: Fiji’s Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 cleared its second reading after the Government secured the required 35 votes, with 38 MPs backing it and 5 against; a joint select committee will consult the public for 30 days before a third reading and, if the 66% threshold is met, a referendum. Referendum Rules: Parliament also passed the National Referendum Bill unanimously, setting out how referendum writs, overseas voting, voter education and ballot voting will work. Political Finance: A new political finance law passed, introducing campaign spending caps ($100,000 for candidates, $4m for parties) and higher donation limits to boost transparency. Pre-COP31 Climate Push: World powers and Pacific leaders are set to meet in Nadi and Tuvalu ahead of COP31 in Turkey, with Fiji and Tuvalu using the trip to press for 1.5°C, stronger climate finance and protection of maritime sovereignty. Fuel & Prices: The Competition and Consumer Commission warns higher fuel and shipping costs could lift prices across imported goods, with fuel import costs projected to rise sharply. Aviation & Tourism: Fiji Airways will add 125,000+ seats in 2027, expanding routes including Western Sydney, Hong Kong, Christchurch, Singapore and Tokyo, while tourism officials say hotels and flights remain strong despite HIV/drug headlines. Business & Finance: Fijian Holdings Limited maintained its 1.35c interim dividend and flagged ongoing investment and cost pressures.
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