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Joint parliamentary committee scrutinises the Aquaculture Management Regulation 2020 and Fisheries Licensing Regulation 2020	20 February 2023
MPs continue to work despite Parliament not in session.	20 February 2023
A former politician ‘Alisi Taumoepeau KC sworn in as Interim Ombudsman	09 February 2023
Parliament observes a moment of silence in remembrance of former politician, Dr. Sitiveni Halapua’s passing.	06 February 2023
Parliament approves Anti-Corruption Commissioner Amendment Bill 2023	02 February 2023
Tongatapu 7 new MP begins his 2022 constituency visit	19 January 2023
The 26th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference looks at common issues Commonwealth Parliaments face.	12 January 2023
UNICEF Pacific Rep pays a courtesy call on Clerk of Parliament	11 January 2023
Parliament to be officially closed next Thursday, Dec 8	28 November 2022
“We are sinking, our islands are sinking, we are suffering”, Tonga’s Commonwealth Youth Parliament 2022 representative’s plea to world leaders	25 November 2022
Parliament passed Tongatapu 2 Constituency Visit Report 2022	25 November 2022
Hon. Dulcie Tei, the only elected female MP in Parliament took her oath of office this morning in Parliament	23 November 2022
Parliament to reconvene next Wednesday.	18 November 2022
2 new comers elected to Parliament including a female MP following yesterday’s election.	04 November 2022
Tongatapu 4, 6 & 7 constituencies by-election gets underway.	03 November 2022
Hon. Semisi Fakahau laid to rest today in his village, Folaha	02 November 2022
Mate Ma’a Tonga expressed great appreciation for the love and support from the Tongan fans	31 October 2022
Shipping Amendment Bill 2022 ensures ship masters are held responsible for the safety of inter- island ferry services	27 October 2022
Prime Minister announces in Parliament the passing of Hon. Semisi Fakahau, Minister of Fisheries	27 October 2022
Whole House Committee passed all 6 Public Bills including Bail Amendment Bill 2022	25 October 2022
Lord Tu’ilakepa appoints as new Whole House Committee Chairman	25 October 2022
Two New MPs take their oath in Parliament and two new Cabinet Ministers	24 October 2022
The She Leads Fale Alea 2022 concluded today, passing a Private Member’s Bill, Motion for an Order and a Petition	14 October 2022
SLF Whole House Committee passed TSM Motion for an Order and the Voting Age petition	14 October 2022
She Lead Fale Alea Whole House Committee approves Building Control and Standards Amendment Bill 2022	12 October 2022
Parliament believes there is a need to empower young people to engage in political decision making	11 October 2022
Lord Speaker to launch “She Leads Fale Alea 2022” opening program tomorrow	10 October 2022
French Polynesian President opens the technical meeting of the Pacific Islands Parliaments Group.	07 October 2022
Lord Speaker presents 90 laptops to four secondary schools including Tonga Girls Guide	28 September 2022
King Tupou VI attended State funeral of the Late Queen Elizabeth II	21 September 2022
Lord Fakafanua updates New Zealand Tongan Business Council and the New Zealand Business Council.	07 September 2022
Three female candidates among candidates vying for Tongatapu 4, 6 & 7 by-elections in November	07 September 2022
Registration opens for candidates to run for Tongatapu 4, 6 & 7 vacant seats in Parliament.	05 September 2022
Acting Speaker congratulates Mo’ale Finau on winning Ha’apai 12 by-election.	05 September 2022
Hon Minister joins panel to discuss Disaster Risk Management in Small Jurisdictions at the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference	23 August 2022
Parliament constituency visits kicks off today.	15 August 2022
Registration of EIA Regulations ensures EIA consultants have valid certificate	15 August 2022
3 Cabinet Ministers unseated following Court of Appeal Rulings.	10 August 2022
Tonga to continue applying International Public Sector Accounting Standards	05 August 2022
Parliament approves Criminal Offences Amendment No. 1 Bill 2022	03 August 2022
Courts can make an order against revealing victims’ identity of sexual nature offence under the Criminal Offences Acts & other Acts.	03 August 2022
Lord Fohe sworn in as the new Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.	01 August 2022
Parliament to reconvene next Monday, August 1st.	29 July 2022
51st POCC Presiding Officers & Clerks Conference Highlights	18 July 2022
Condolence call at the Japanese Embassy Office in Nuku’alofa by Lord Vaea, Hon. Chairman of the Whole House Committee of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga	12 July 2022
Engaging the Public is important to Parliaments, social media can be a double-edged sword and Covid-19 was a challenge; 51ST POCC.	08 July 2022
51st Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference.	06 July 2022
Tali ‘e he Fale Alea Patiseti 2022/2023	14 June 2022
Tongatapu Noble Representative No. 2 concerns about the illegal sale of land	14 June 2022
Moment of silence observed in honour of the late Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry	13 June 2022

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