New political party seeks registration

The Proposed Liberation of Fiji Party is one step closer to entering the political arena after submitting its registration application to the Fijian Elections Office.

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the application will now be published in a newspaper and the Gazette, as required under the Political Parties Act 2013.

Registrar of Political Parties Ana Mataiciwa confirmed the party lodged its application yesterday. The application will now be published in a newspaper and the Gazette, as mandated by the Political Parties Act 2013. This publication initiates a period for public objections.

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any objections received will be assessed by the Fijian Elections Office, with the proposed party allowed to respond before a decision is made.

Mataiciwa stated that any objections received will be thoroughly assessed by the Fijian Elections Office. The proposed party will have an opportunity to respond before a final decision on approval or rejection is made. The office emphasizes that the process is designed to uphold transparency, accountability, and public involvement in the registration of political entities. A definitive decision is anticipated following the completion of the objections and compliance review stages.

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The Fijian Elections Office says the process is designed to ensure transparency, accountability and public participation in the registration of political parties.