1987 · 2000 · 2006 · 2014
Democracy and its tests
What we know
- Fiji became independent with an elected parliament.
- Coups in 1987, 2000 and 2006 overturned governments.
- A new constitution came in 2013 and elections were held in 2014.
Pictures in this chapter
Chambers of the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji where Members of Parliament sit to debate, pass legislation and undertake other parliamentary functions. (2019)
An exchange of notes signed at the Parliament of Fiji, March 2023
The Fiji Parliament chamber building that is part of the Government Buildings Complex on Constitution Avenue, Suva, Fiji. (2018)
Fiji Parliament House, Suva (2008)
Fijian parliament house in Suva. (2006)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Parliament of Fiji (2014)
Parliament building, Suva (2015)
Former Parliament Building (Suva) (2015)
Front view of the Fijian parliament building from the far side of Albert Park, Suva. (1942)
The Parliament of the Republic of Fiji - March 29 2023 Sitting
Sources
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