Legislative Assembly of Tonga | Fale Alea o Tonga

Motion asking to include Parliament’s Legislation Committee in public consultation defeated

A motion moved by the ‘Eua Noble’s Representative Lord Nuku to include Parliament’s Legislation Committee in the government’s public consultation on public Bills 1A to 6A was defeated this afternoon by 14 to 8 votes.

Parliament warns the public against forgery

THE Chair of the Privilege Standing Committee has warned the public that forging ones signature is a serious offence. Lord Tu'iha'angana also cautioned that submission of forged documents to Parliament will be not tolerated in the future.

Parliament rejects call for public consultation on Constitutional Amendment Bill

THE government has rejected calls for the Hon. Prime Minister to withdraw his official letter stating the Constitutional Amendment Bill is an emergency Bill. This would have paved the way for public consultation on Amendment Bill to the Constitution of Tonga 2019.

The House voted 11-9 against the proposal.