Public consultations on Bills underway by the Standing Committees
Two Parliament Standing Committees are currently conducting public consultations around the country on the two Bills that were tabled in Parliament in 2024.
The Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights is conducting public consultation on the Sugar Industry (Amendment) Bill (Bill No. 23 of 2024) while the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs is conducting consultation on the Access to Business Funding Bill 2024 (Bill No. 18 of 2024).
Members of the public are invited to attend the public consultations at the following venues:
Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights – Sugar Industry (Amendment) Bill (Bill No. 23 of 2024):
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Tuesday 28 January 2025 |
FSC Navo | 2:00 p.m. |
| Rashmir Residence, Nadi | 5:00 p.m. | |
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Wednesday 29 January 2025 |
Sugar Cane Growers Council Hall, Lautoka | 2:00 p.m. |
| Hira Residence, Drasa, Lautoka | 5:00 p.m. | |
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Thursday 30 January 2025 |
Mr. Arun Sharma’s Residence, Ba | 11:00 a.m. |
| Rarawai Temple, Ba | 3:00 p.m. | |
| Friday 31 January 2025 | Tavua College, Tavua | 11:00 a.m. |
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Saturday 1 February 2025 |
Nanuku Community Hall | 11:00 a.m. |
| George Shiu Raj, Rakiraki | 2:00 p.m. | |
| Navolau No.1 Village Hall | 4:30 p.m. |
Standing Committee on Economic Affairs – Access to Business Funding Bill 2024 (Bill No. 18 of 2024)
| Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Sigatoka Town Council Chamber, Sigatoka | 6.00pm-7.00pm |
| Wednesday 29 January 2025 | SeaPAC Aquaculture Fiji Office, Navua | 11.30am-1.30pm |
| Monday 3 February 2025 | Nausori Town Council Hall | 6.00pm-7.00pm |
| Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Nasinu Town Council Chamber | 6.00pm-7.00pm |
| Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Big Committee Room 2 (East Wing) Parliament Precinct | 9.00am-12.00pm |
For more details, please visit the Parliament’s Facebook page – facebook.com/fijiparliament
