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The Speaker of the House
Hon. Veikune is the Noble's No. 1 Representative from Vava'u. Although he was re-elected into parliament in March of 2005, he is not a new member as he has being a member of the House before. Likewise, he is not new to the position of Speaker, as he was the Speaker from 1999 to 2002. He brings a great wealth of experience to the post, having being a Representative for many years and is well-respected by the members of parliament. |
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Hon. Veikune was
appointed the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly by His Majesty King Taufa'ahau
Tupou IV on the 22nd of March 2005, to replace Hon. Tu'ivakano who has appointed
as the new Minister of Works. The Speaker of Parliament is appointed
from one of the 9 Noble Representatives. The Speaker is
one of the highest post in Tonga's Order of Precedence, and just as the Prime Minister
the Head of the Executive government, the Speaker is the Head of the
Legislature.