The Legislative Assembly is comprised of 17 members elected by the people and 9 members elected by the nobles. Its main responsibilities are to make laws (that includes passing the annual budget) and nominating the Prime Minister from among its members after a general election to head the Executive.
Office of the Speaker
The Office of the Speaker provides administrative support for all Members of Parliament.
Office of the Clerk
The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, which is a statutory designation, and the Office of the Clerk provide the permanent secretariat to assist the House in carrying out its work.
Contact Information
Contains contact information for the offices of the legislative Assembly of Tonga.
Press Releases
- LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF TONGA TO HOST TONGA YOUTH PARLIAMENT 2024
- 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
- CAPITAL PUNISHMENT AS A DETERRENT FOR ILLICIT DRUG OFFENCES?