860:(CAMV) were in power sharpened conflicts within the indigenous Fijian community . The draft People’s Charter is an attempt to further reform our liberal/republican state so that the exclusivist tendency of indigenous ethno-nationalism is moderated and reoriented towards a broader concept of a multicultural, multi-ethnic nation state that stresses the civic principles of the nation as the regulator of political discourse and other interactions, thus contributing to the stability needed for overall national development. While, in the last 18 months, the opposition to the interim government has not presented a coherent alternative for the way forward to the people of Fiji, there has at least been a concession that the draft People’s Charter advances ‘noble principles’ they cannot disagree with. They only disagree with the fact that the draft People’s Charter has been initiated by a regime they regard as illegal and illegitimate. They have yet to answer the realistic question: Where do we go from here?"
830:"There is a critical need for dialogue and engagement in fora in which the interim government and its political opponents can participate without preconditions. The National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) can continue to develop the principles for a charter for good government. But there has to be another means for finding common ground. The onus is upon the regime, as the party holding the reins of power, to engage. Without this, the country will continue to drift, as divided and fractured as ever, with a charter and a new electoral system being imposed, and the constitution abrogated to allow the implementation of both. The implications, both internally and internationally, hardly bear thinking about. The tragedy is that many beneficial features in both the proposed charter and the electoral system would be discounted because of the manner of their implementation.
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themselves as "Fijians": "That term is embedded into the indigenous population. It is a very sensitive issue and it will be opposed very strongly." Qarase stated that the
Charter made a number of good suggestions, but that it would, on the whole, increase inter-ethnic tensions. He stated that "ome of the key proposals in the charter, if implemented without the approval of an elected parliament, would be contrary to the provisions of the 1997 Constitution." He called upon the Charter to be voted on by an elected Parliament, and, alternately, suggested a referendum to decide the issue. He added:
787:"While the charter proposes some noble principles, the Conference is of the view that the interim government and the National Council for Building a Better Fiji do not have any moral or legal authority to impose it on the people. ny attempt to impose and legitimise the charter outside the Constitution and by an authority which does not have the people's mandate is morally unacceptable. It defies God's authority because it lacks any legal basis and it limits the free choice of the people to act according to their conscience."
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739:"The composition of the NCBBF is not representative of the people. It is biased in favour of the Labour party, the New Alliance Party, the interim Government and coup supporters. The intention of the interim Government to implement proposed electoral changes before the elections would be illegal and in contravention of the 1997 Constitution. The intention of the IG to make the charter binding on future elected governments without the authority of Parliament would be illegal and contrary to democratic principles."
870:"They are trying to hang on to the last straw as we make in-roads in giving a real voice and say to ordinary people in the country. Naturally, there are some power hungry ethno nationalist SDL Leaders and followers, supported by the leadership of the Methodist Church and some chiefs who would not want ordinary people to be empowered in terms of decision making and aspiring for better things in life. They want to continue to remain in power and in the process ensure that the common people remain disenfranchised."
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incorporated in the constitution. If the interim government wishes to force it and a new electoral system upon us, they have the backing of the military to silence dissent. But a new dispensation pushed on the people of this country will not be sustainable. In the long term, the will of the people will prevail.
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institutions". Consequently, the text authors state, "Fiji needs to become a more progressive and a truly democratic nation; a country in which its leaders, at all levels, emphasize national unity, racial harmony and the social and economic advancement of all communities regardless of race or ethnic origin."
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commented that "a one-sided ‘People’s
Charter’ for Fiji may not have the ameliorative effect its enforcers hope for. To truly succeed, the charter, like the nation, must proceed by bipartisan agreements, by consultative dialogue that brings victors and vanquished to the table of compromise so that a
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The NCBBF advocated implementing electoral reforms before holding any election. A representative of the
Council stated: "The NCBBF is of the firm view that change is long overdue and that Fiji urgently needs a new electoral system based on equal suffrage - that is one person, one vote, equal value."
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was critical of its content. He dismissed as "unreasonable" its proposal to dissolve political parties which "engage in activities that breach important values of the
Constitution". Qarase also opposed the proposed change in the country's demonym, which would enable all citizens of Fiji to refer to
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In August 2008, shortly before the
Charter was due to be released to the public, it was announced that it recommended a change in the name of Fiji's citizens. If the proposal were adopted, all citizens of Fiji, whatever their ethnicity, would be called "Fijians". At present, the word "Fijian" does
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expressed doubt as to whether elections could be held as promised in early 2009 if the interim government insisted on having the People's
Charter in place before the election. In Pereti's view, the Charter would not be completed in time, and Bainimarama might have to choose between postponing the
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The NCBBF must proceed with haste on the drafting of the charter. Given the determination of the commander and the military to implement what emerges from the consultations, so be it. Let us see what emerges. The debate will centre on how the principles to be enshrined in the document are to be
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It was unclear how the People's
Charter would be officially implemented. The interim government announced that the public would be consulted, but no official reference to a referendum was made. Legally, if the Charter was deemed to alter the Constitution, it could only be adopted by a two-thirds
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reported that the NCBBF planned to "gauge the views of the people on the draft
Charter via a public awareness campaign over the next six weeks". Meetings would be held in public venues, the Charter would be advertised in the media, and there would be "consultations by public relations teams at
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expressed public support for the People's
Charter, stating that fresh elections alone would not address the "fundamental problems in Fiji", such as "the agenda of the nationalists who want Fiji for Fijians and Fiji as a Christian state" or a "culture of corruption, nepotism and cronyism"; the
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In April 2007, a draft version of the
Charter was published. The draft, intended as a general presentation of the future Charter's aims, began with a statement that "Fiji’s politics and overall governance have been dominated by and deeply mired in divisive, race-based politics, policies, and
856:"The ‘People’s Charter’ is an attempt to build a stronger liberal and secular republican democratic framework in a multi-ethnic state that continues to be dominated by an ethno-Fijian nationalism. The hardline pursuit of ethno-nationalist policies during the five years that the SDL and
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opinion poll found that public opinion was evenly split, with 46.2% disagreeing with the idea of the Charter, and 45.8% supporting it. The poll was taken in the context of a public debate over the Charter, during which it was supported by Joseva Serulagilagi (Chairman of the
809:“We’re alarmed at the proposal to disenfranchise large sections of the Indo-Fijian community, which will really be left without representation in parliament. Currently our community is guaranteed 19 seats in parliament. This charter proposal proposes to remove those.”
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Commodore Bainimarama said that the People's Charter would prevent any candidate for the 2009 general election from campaigning on racist and divisive policies. Such candidates would be barred from taking part in the election.
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Provincial Council), Lorine Tevi (President of the Fiji Council of Social Services), and Pundit Kamlesh Arya (President of the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji), and opposed by Wadan Narsey (Professor of Economics at the
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continued to oppose the military coup, calling it unjustifiable, but in response to the proposed Charter, said there is "a serious need to re-look at problems to find solutions to move the country forward".
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To rebuild Fiji into a non-racial, culturally-vibrant and united, well-governed, truly democratic nation that seeks progress, and prosperity through merit-based equality of opportunity, and peace.
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confirmed its opposition to the Charter, both because it originated from a government that came to power by force (despite influential leaders of the Church having openly supported the coups of
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summed up the Charter by saying it would "reinforce the quality and sustainability of democracy in Fiji" and "provide a clearer vision of the principles and values we want to live by".
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election (and thus sparking the ire of the international community) or abandoning his People's Charter. Pareti's prediction turned out to be accurate: the election was postponed.
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In October 2008, the Fijian Teachers Association objected to a proposal for the Charter to be presented to children at school, describing the idea as "propaganda".
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A draft version of the Charter was released to the public in early August 2008. Input from the public was to be received in August and September. Council member
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offered cautious support, urging people not to oppose it outright, and suggesting that it provided "a window of opportunity for the nation to move forward".
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would be allowed to take part in the election, Bainimarama said he would: "That is also in the commitment we had yesterday and that was always been there".
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establishing "civic programmes to raise public awareness about the injustice and illegality coups and issues of democracy and good governance";
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empowering courts to penalise or dissolve political parties which "engage in activities that breach important values of the constitution";
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330:"That will be taken care of by the charter so if anybody with Qarase-like policies comes in, the charter will automatically remove them."
378:. Reverend Amy Chambers is also a member of the monitoring group. The NCBBF itself is composed of three task teams, one (co-chaired by
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The NCBBF held its first meeting on January 16, 2008. It reportedly began with an "in depth" assessment of the state of the nation.
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reforming land legislation to facilitate general access to land use, while maintaining and enhancing indigenous landowners’ rights;
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majority of elected members of Parliament, which was not in session, having been dismissed after the coup. Deposed Prime Minister
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In May 2008, Bainimarama added that the military would enforce future governments' compliance with the provisions of the Charter.
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On June 24, 2008, the NCBBF made several recommendations, all of them in line with Bainimarama's original aims. These included:
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Officially, the NCBBF's work on the Charter is overseen by an independent monitoring group, which reports directly to President
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Much emphasis is laid on the necessity to prioritise national unity over the politics of separate ethnic communities.
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called upon citizens to boycott the charter consultation process, claiming that the Charter would disadvantage
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over the coming years. The People's Charter was due to be completed and come into force prior to the scheduled
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by 2013, and that the Constitution would "derive its impetus from the recommendations under the Charter".
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In addition, specific proposals aimed at promoting national unity and reducing inter-ethnic divisiveness:
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in 2009 made the question redundant, and much of the essence of the People's Charter was included in the
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1608:"The People's Charter for Change, Peace & Prosperity is good for Fiji - Media Council Forum Debate"
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Party both opposed the idea of a People's Charter implemented by an unelected government. Fiji’s
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stated that objections would be considered, but that the Charter would go ahead in any case.
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introducing a one-man, one-vote electoral system, to replace the communal electoral rosters.
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abolishing communal electoral rolls, and replacing them with proportional representation
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building "conflict resolution mechanisms for groups and individuals affected by coups";
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1372:"Fiji's Methodist Church says its mandated by God to speak out against interim govt"
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1931:"Building a Better Fiji for All through a People's Charter for Change and Progress"
1446:"Polls to be Deferred? Either that or the People's Charter an exercise in futility"
948:"Building a Better Fiji for All through a People's Charter for Change and Progress"
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Bainimarama attacked some of his critics, labelling their objections self-serving:
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addressing the root causes of coups through political, social and economic reform;
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enhancing and facilitating "public participation in all aspects of governments";
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grassroots level in all the villages and settlements throughout the country".
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Government portal: links to Fiji government documents relating to the Charter
1553:"One hand clapping: Reflections on the first anniversary of Fiji’s 2006 coup"
1515:"One hand clapping: Reflections on the first anniversary of Fiji’s 2006 coup"
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921:"Fiji's Council for Building a Better Fiji close to release of draft charter"
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officialising the military's role in overseeing the governing of the country;
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is a member of the interim government, officially supported the Charter.
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belong, also opposed the Charter, stating that it had been instructed by
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1963:, 27 October 2007. (detailed analysis of the current situation in Fiji)
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from "Fiji Islander" to "Fijian", a term currently applied only to
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1943:"Fiji’s President launches People Charter for Change and Progress"
1041:"Membership for National Council for Building a Better Fiji grows"
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The proposed Charter received strong support from the head of the
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The People's Charter was the brainchild of interim Prime Minister
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1937:"Latest development on People's Charter for Change and Progress"
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The 2006 Military Takeover in Fiji: A Coup to End All Coups?
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The 2006 Military Takeover in Fiji: A Coup to End All Coups?
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The 2006 Military Takeover in Fiji: A Coup to End All Coups?
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The 2006 Military Takeover in Fiji: A Coup to End All Coups?
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The overall objective of the Charter is defined as follows:
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1312:"Launch of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji"
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in the country's three main languages: Fijian, Hindi and
1973:, August 31, 2008. (overview of Charter-related issues)
1742:"Fiji church maintains stance against People's Charter"
1871:, Australia Broadcasting Corporation, October 16, 2008
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in December 2006. Bainimarama alleged that Qarase was
1771:"Fiji's NFP says charter will downgrade Indo-Fijians"
1592:"Majority say no to Charter, but 'ayes' close behind"
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cultural and religious organisations were mixed. The
412:) on "social cultural identity and nation building."
1869:"Fiji educators object to teaching People's Charter"
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Jon Fraenkel, Stewart Firth and Brij V. Lal (eds.),
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Jon Fraenkel, Stewart Firth and Brij V. Lal (eds.),
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Jon Fraenkel, Stewart Firth and Brij V. Lal (eds.),
1134:, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd, 16 January 2008
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not denote a nationality, and refers exclusively to
1904:"PM Bainimarama - A Strategic Framework for Change"
1331:"People's Charter for Change and Progress launched"
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404:) on economic growth, and the third (co-chaired by
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2008 Fijian proposed supplement to the constitution
1945:, Radio New Zealand International, 10 October 2007
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748:also expressed his opposition to the Charter. The
495:enacting a Code of Conduct for government leaders;
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1881:"Work on Fiji's Constitution to start in 3 years"
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1399:"Labour supports reforms to the electoral system"
1321:, Citizens Constitutional Forum, October 10, 2007
721:(Former Vice-President of the Fiji Law Society).
629:By contrast, New Zealander human rights activist
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1468:"No Elections in Fiji in 2009 says Bainimarama"
825:sought to take a balanced and cautionary view:
489:ensuring a separation between Church and State;
462:promulgated by the interim government in 2013.
213:People's Charter for Change, Peace and Progress
1573:"Forum recognizes People’s Charter: Fiji’s PM"
1488:"Thakur Ranjit Singh: Why Fiji needs our help"
1477:, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation, July 18, 2008
1344:"Fiji Methodists push for return to democracy"
1195:, Fiji government press release, June 24, 2008
1087:"'Charter will not replace Fiji Constitution'"
979:"'Charter will not replace Fiji Constitution'"
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1699:"Fiji charter too descriptive, says academic"
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1939:, Fiji government website, 10 September 2007
1853:"Be part of charter awareness, public urged"
1833:"Ethno-Nationalism and the People’s Charter"
353:National Council for Building a Better Fiji
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1671:"Fiji Labour Party backs People's Charter"
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83:Essential National Industries Decree 2011
1333:, Losalini Dulakiverata, 11 October 2007
1205:"No Fiji vote 'before electoral reform'"
998:Fiji's coup leader 'to bar PM from poll'
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1952:coverage of news related to the Charter
1913:, Fiji government website, July 1, 2009
1217:"NCBBF endorses draft Peoples’ Charter"
851:, commented favourably on the Charter:
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477:toughening the sanctions against coups;
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514:official demonym of Fiji's inhabitants
370:. The monitoring group was chaired by
109:Charter for Change, Peace and Progress
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1933:, Fiji government website, April 2007
1654:"People's Charter 'will divide Fiji'"
1408:, Labour Party website, July 23, 2008
967:"Charter proposes common Fijian name"
957:, Fiji government website, April 2007
1967:"Fiji Charter in Unchartered Waters"
1630:"Charter won't end coups: Ousted PM"
1028:"Agree With Charter Or No Elections"
858:Conservative Alliance–Matanitu Vanua
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1236:"Charter will end ethnic dominance"
1106:"PM explains where Fiji went wrong"
768:Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma
684:In March 2008, an editorial in the
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1548:editorial, March 18, 2008, quoted
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1125:"Fiji’s National Council members"
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1808:Jon Fraenkel, Stewart Firth and
1726:"Tribal chiefs critical of coup"
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681:refused to support the Charter.
248:Republic of Fiji Military Forces
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1676:Radio New Zealand International
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1144:"Vanuatu MP to monitor charter"
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1068:"Fiji council members revealed"
1046:Radio New Zealand International
926:Radio New Zealand International
715:University of the South Pacific
657:, refused to do so, as did the
651:Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha
593:Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua
270:Content and aims of the Charter
1289:"Charter proposes common name"
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849:Citizens' Constitutional Forum
691:just settlement is achieved".
523:promoting interfaith dialogue;
456:abrogation of the Constitution
396:, another (co-chaired by Ratu
350:The Charter was prepared by a
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335:Asked by a journalist whether
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1582:, Radio Fiji, 20 October 2007
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581:Citizens Constitutional Forum
534:in schools, so as to promote
428:new anti-discrimination laws.
425:reducing the voting age to 18
309:word for indigenous Fijians.
1115:, Fiji Live, 16 January 2008
1096:, Fiji Live, 17 January 2008
1077:, Fiji Live, 16 January 2008
988:, FijiLive, January 16, 2008
902:2014 Fijian general election
579:declined to comment. Fiji's
422:abolishing compulsory voting
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1957:"Rumblings of a revolution"
1257:"Qarase: Let people decide"
1030:, FijiVillage, May 22, 2008
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1754:"Charter unlawful: Church"
1639:, FijiLive, August 7, 2008
1273:"People’s Charter Insight"
1226:, Fijilive, August 5, 2008
879:Basis for new Constitution
573:Fiji Women's Crisis Centre
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392:) tasked with focusing on
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121:2009 constitutional crisis
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2081:Reconciliation Commission
2071:Military–church relations
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1186:"Fourth NCBBF communique"
794:National Federation Party
744:Ousted Opposition leader
599:, to which a majority of
589:National Federation Party
217:1997 Constitution of Fiji
2290:Leader of the Opposition
1798:"Creating a stable Fiji"
613:Fiji Council of Churches
408:and Health Minister Dr.
65:Leader of the Opposition
35:This article is part of
2209:Great Council of Chiefs
897:2006 Fijian coup d'état
320:Short-term consequences
1493:The New Zealand Herald
1961:Sydney Morning Herald
1730:Sydney Morning Herald
1240:Sydney Morning Herald
1002:Sydney Morning Herald
780:Tuikilakila Waqairatu
696:Pacific Islands Forum
647:Arya Pratinidhi Sabha
565:Roman Catholic Church
554:Criticism and support
400:and Finance Minister
376:Parliament of Vanuatu
225:2014 general election
1207:, AAP, June 24, 2008
1017:see reference note 2
567:in Fiji, Archbishop
559:Prior to publication
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2128:Earthquakes
2096:2009 crisis
2061:1977 crisis
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1783:November 2,
1711:November 2,
1683:November 2,
1519:Brij V. Lal
1500:November 2,
1431:November 2,
1384:November 2,
1356:November 2,
1053:November 2,
933:November 2,
818:and lawyer
663:Shamima Ali
639:Indo-Fijian
577:Shamima Ali
410:Jiko Luveni
372:Sela Molisa
346:Methodology
312:Archbishop
2557:Categories
2482:Literature
2333:(currency)
2265:Parliament
2066:1987 coups
1950:Fiji Times
1892:Fiji Times
1857:Fiji Times
1758:Fiji Times
1619:Fiji Times
1596:Fiji Times
1300:Fiji Times
1261:Fiji Times
1155:Fiji Times
908:References
802:Pramod Rae
704:Fiji Times
68:2022–2023
62:2006–2022
2492:Mythology
2462:Festivals
2415:Squatting
2400:Languages
2380:Education
2349:Transport
2326:Companies
2275:President
2253:Commander
2233:Judiciary
2199:Elections
2148:Volcanoes
2133:Provinces
2106:Geography
2091:2006 coup
2076:2000 coup
2049:Governors
1843:, op.cit.
1563:, op.cit.
847:, of the
759:Academic
104:2006 coup
99:2000 coup
2542:Category
2405:Religion
2260:Monarchy
2248:Military
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2167:Politics
2153:Wildlife
2018:articles
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891:See also
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761:Brij Lal
667:Brij Lal
591:and the
438:Fijilive
89:Timeline
2526:Outline
2476:(dance)
2425:Culture
2363:Society
2309:Economy
2189:Cabinet
2026:History
814:Ousted
710:Tailevu
547:English
466:Content
355:(NCBBF)
303:itaukei
260:corrupt
252:elected
238:Context
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2502:Sports
2452:Cinema
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2395:Health
2143:Rotuma
2138:Rivers
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307:Fijian
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2473:Meke
2467:Flag
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2226:LGBT
2014:Fiji
1818:ISBN
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