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PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI _____________ ORDER PAPER Friday, 20 April 2018 at 9.30 a.m. 1.

Prayer 2.

Administration of oath or affirmation 3.

Confirmation of Minutes.

The Leader of the Government in Parliament to move – “That the Minutes of the sitting of Parliament held on Thursday, 19 April 2018, as previously circulated be taken as read and be confirmed.” 4.

Communications from the Chair 5.

Questions (see Schedule 1) 6.

Motions for which notice has been given (see Schedule 2) 7.
End of Week statements (see Schedule 3) 8.

Adjournment ----------------- SCHEDULE 1 — QUESTIONS Oral Questions 155/2018 Hon.
Prem Singh to ask the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Public Enterprises, Civil Service and Communications – Would the Minister inform Parliament of the delay in the establishment of the Accountability and Transparency Commission under section 121(2) of the Constitution, as the Commission has to be appointed by the President on the advice of the Judicial Services Commission following consultations with the Attorney-General.

156/2018 Hon.
156/2018 Hon.

Alvick Maharaj to ask the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations – Can the Minister inform the House on the Government’s policy on Sustainable Productivity.

157/2018 Hon.

Ro Teimumu Kepa to ask the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment, Infrastructure and Transport – With the influx of many vehicles on our roads, what are the Minister’s plans for the construction of dedicated bicycle lanes to ease traffic congestion and help minimise pollution.
158/2018 Hon.

Dr Brij Lal to ask the Minister for Forests – Can the Minister inform the House if there are plans in planting Agarwood in Fiji.

159/2018 Hon.

Dr Mere Samisoni to ask the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Public Enterprises, Civil Service and Communications – How can the Minister ensure good quality internet communication services.

160/2018 Hon.
160/2018 Hon.

Jilila Kumar to ask the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations – Can the Minister inform the House on the measures that have been taken and will be taken by the Ministry to promote and improve Occupational Health in Fiji.

161/2018 Hon.
161/2018 Hon.

Niko Nawaikula to ask the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Public Enterprises, Civil Service and Communications – How can Government assure the House that the victims of Cyclone Keni will not be subjected to the same processes that Cyclone Winston Victims were made to follow.

2 162/2018 Hon.
2 162/2018 Hon.

Netani Rika to ask the Minister for Fisheries – Can the Minister inform the House on what strategies are being developed to make Fiji the main business centre for fishing vessels to operating throughout the Pacific.

Written Questions 163/2018 Hon.


Ro Kiniviliame Kiliraki to ask the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Public Enterprises, Civil Service and Communications – At the UN Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted, which includes a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end Poverty, fight inequality and injustice and tackle Climate Change by 2030.
Can the Minister give a baseline report on the progress towards these 17 goals by 2030 to ensure that No One Is Left Behind.

164/2018 Hon.

Ro Kiniviliame Kiliraki to ask the Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands and Mineral Resources – Can the Minister provide the total volume of the following development minerals extracted annually for the last five years to 2017 – river gravel; river sand; quarry rocks; top soil; (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) mud and clay soil; and (f) soapstone.

165/2018 Hon.
165/2018 Hon.

Ratu Suliano Matanitobua to ask the Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands and Mineral Resources – Can the Minister update the House on the status of the licensing and exploration of Namosi Copper Mines.

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Hon.


Aseri Radrodro to move – “That Parliament hereby resolves to establish an inquiry committee to look into the causes of series of floods around Fiji for the last one decade and make recommendations for the necessary action to be taken to curb and control flooding to avert the loss of life, produce and property.” 2.

Hon.
Hon.

Dr Mere Samisoni to move – “That this House hereby takes note of the importance of social science and its relevance to the development of human resources and calls upon the Government of the day to legislate the licensing of psychologists so as to provide the citizens of Fiji with the best quality of psychological services.” SCHEDULE 3 — END OF WEEK STATEMENTS 1.

Hon.
Hon.

Aseri Radrodro – Upgrading of Wharf Facilities A statement to highlight the need for Government to urgently upgrade all wharf facilities around the country for example in major wharves like Natovi and Savusavu to facilitate night operations.

2.

Hon.

Viliame Gavoka – Tourism Business Industries A statement to draw the attention of the House to tourism business industries at a time when tourism is reportedly buoyant.

3.

Hon.
3.

Hon.

Mikaele Leawere – Civil Service Employment Contracts A statement on civil service employment contracts and its implications upon employment relations, welfare of civil servants and impact on the morale of the civil service seeking redress to issues of concern.

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