The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, Lord Fakafanua, has been invited to chair the Reporting Session at the Tenth IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians. The conference will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, from September 12 to 14, 2024, under the theme "Avoiding Lost Generations: Preserving Education and Employment in All Circumstances."

On the 5th and 6th of September last week, the Standing Committee on Legislation (“Law Committee”) held its public consultations in the Haʻapai island group, regarding 7 bills on elections introduced by the Government and tabled in parliament. Participating in these public consultations were members of the Committee: Hon. Dr. Taniela Fusimalohi (Chair), Hon. Samiu Vaipulu (Deputy Prime Minister), Hon. Tevita Fatafehi Puloka (Member), Linda Folaumoetuʻi the Attorney General (Member). Pita Vuki (Commissioner/Supervisor for Elections), Rose Kautoke (Office of the Attorney General) and staff members from the Office of the Legislative Assembly and Attorney General also assisted in these consultations.

The Tonga Youth Parliament (TYP) 2024 wrapped up on Friday at the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, having successfully debated and passed 8 out of 13 motions over two days of sessions that began on Thursday, September 5.