PARLIAMENT through legislation, oversight function and Members of Parliament’s (MPs) close engagement with its electorates have been known as three methods to combat corruption.
The current sitting of the Legislative Assembly, which was opened in January 2015, will be officially closed by a soft closing ceremony on Thursday, 21st May 2015. His Majesty, King Tupou VI has appointed a commission of three Nobles to conduct the soft closing ceremony, in accordance with section 17 of the Legislative Assembly Act. The commissioned Nobles are-
THE Parliamentary Education Team has this year adopted a different approach to its outreach program commencing with an awareness program for the community in Ha’apai.
THE second joint delegation of the Legislative Assembly and Government’s recent visit to the People’s Republic of China has fostered stronger relations and strengthened the solidarity between the two nations.
Inside Parliament Chamber: Left: The Australian President Senate, Hon. Stephen Parry and adviser , Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Gloria Pole'o (middle).
THE Australian Senate President, Hon. Stephen Parry today holds a bilateral meeting with his local counterpart, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, Lord Tu’ivakano at the Office of the Legislative Assembly.