MPs no longer entitled to a 12-month absence from Parliament

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Published: 09 September 2021

Lord Fakafanua, Noble’s Representative no.2 for Ha’apai introduced the Legislative Assembly (Amendment) Bill 2021 which proposed to reduce the time in which Members are allowed to be absent before their seat becomes vacated. This was reduced from 12 consecutive calendar months to 3 consecutive calendar months.

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Tonga general election set for November 18

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Published: 07 September 2021

TONGA’s general election has been set for November 18, 2021.

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