SODELPA calls for Parliament session

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Opposition leader of the parliament Sitiveni Rabuka . Picture: RAMA/FILE

THE Social Democratic Liberal Party presented a petition to the President, Jioji Konrote, yesterday to convene a special parliamentary session to give the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison the opportunity to address Fijians.

Opposition Leader Sitiveni Rabuka said the petition invoked Standing Order 21 (3) of the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji.

“The President must summon Parliament to meet if it is not in session and he or she receives a request in writing from not less than one-third of all members requesting that Parliament be summoned to meet to consider without delay a matter of public importance,” Mr Rabuka quoted the Standing Order.

Mr Rabuka said it was vital for the Government to provide an update of Fiji-Australia bilateral relations. “More so to discuss and consider a bipartisan approach in welcoming the Australian prime minister to our shores, as a true democratic nation.

“It will also give the Opposition parties the opportunity to have bilateral discussions with the Australian prime minister on matters of common interest.

“It will also be appropriate that arrangements be made for the Prime Minister of Australia to be given the opportunity to have dialogue and consultation with other key stakeholders in the country viz-a-viz Fiji Australia Business Council, trade unions, and other non-state actors and civil society organisations.”

The Australian PM arrived into the country yesterday for a two-day official visit.

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