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THE regional workshop for Pacific Parliaments in Nuku’alofa last week agreed that regional Parliaments Tonga included should be able to enact gender equality legislation or review existing laws so that they do not discriminate against women.
Read more: Regional workshop for Pacific Parliaments pushes for empowerment of women in politics
DEMOCRACY is founded on the participation of both men and women in political, economic and social spheres in society, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) spokesperson.
Read more: “Participation of men and women crucial in democracy ” says IPU spokesperson
THE Whole House Committee has rejected Tongatapu 5 Private Bill for the Prime Minister to be elected by the people.
“THE proposed amendment to Clause 50A of the Constitution of Tonga is to enable voters to elect the Prime Minister,” according to Tongatapu 5 MP.
Read more: Tongatapu 5 MP Private Bill proposes for people to elect PM
TONGATAPU 2 MP today thanks the members of the Legislative Assembly for the special programme in Parliament to greet the Ma’a Tonga last Thursday.
Read more: “Mate Ma’a Tonga felt special when hosted by Parliament” says Sēmisi Sika
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- Lord Fakafanua meets Speaker of Singapore Parliament.
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- Ikuna ‘e he ‘Eiki Sea mo e Fale Alea ‘a e ongo hopo Fakamaau’anga Tangi ‘e ua, ‘o toe fakapapau’i pea fakamahino ai ‘a e mafai ‘o e Fale Alea pea mo e mavahevahe ‘a e ngaahi mafai pule
- Two landmark Court of Appeal decisions in favour of the Lord Speaker & Legislative Assembly reaffirms parliamentary privilege and the doctrine of separation of powers
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