No petitions for revision reportedly received by government
SUVA, Fiji (Fijilive, Dec. 31, 2013) – Fiji's 2013 Constitution will be finalised today and it is likely to be done with no changes made to the document since it was assented to by President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau in September this year.
Between 7 September when the constitution was signed into law by the head of state, and 17 December, no proposal had been received by government to repeal, replace, revise or alter any provision of the constitution.
From tomorrow, if any amendment is to be made, the Bill for an act to amend the constitution must first be passed by parliament.
If it's passed, the speaker will notify the president who will then refer the Bill to the Electoral Commission.
The commission will then conduct a referendum.
If three quarters of the total number of registered voters vote in favour of the Bill, the president must then assent to the Bill. This may come into...