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King’s closing remarks of parliamentary 2018/2019 sessions highlight nine key areas
THREE Nobles of the Realm today officially closed the Legislative Assembly’s session in a soft closing ceremony. The Nobles were Lord Tu'iha'ateiho, Lord Vaea and Lord Ve'ehala.
Lord Vaea delivered the closing address from His Majesty King Tupou VI. He highlighted nine key areas the King wanted the House to focus on.
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Parliament conveys condolences to Christchurch tragedy
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga today joined the rest of the world in conveying their sincere sympathy to New Zealand for the terror attack in Christchurch at the weekend that claimed 50 lives.
Motion asking to include Parliament’s Legislation Committee in public consultation defeated
A motion moved by the ‘Eua Noble’s Representative Lord Nuku to include Parliament’s Legislation Committee in the government’s public consultation on public Bills 1A to 6A was defeated this afternoon by 14 to 8 votes.
Parliament warns the public against forgery
THE Chair of the Privilege Standing Committee has warned the public that forging ones signature is a serious offence. Lord Tu'iha'angana also cautioned that submission of forged documents to Parliament will be not tolerated in the future.
Ngaahi Fakataha mo e Kakai ki he Ngaahi Lao Fakaangaanga Fika 15 - 20 'o e 2019
