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PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI _____________ ORDER PAPER Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 9.30 a.m. 1.

Prayer 2.

Confirmation of Minutes.

The Leader of the Government in Parliament to move – “That the Minutes of the sitting of Parliament held on Wednesday, 13 September 2023, as previously circulated be taken as read and be confirmed.” 3.

Communications from the Chair 4.

Presentation of reports of committees 5.

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Ministerial Statements Questions (see Schedule) Consideration of Bills --------------- SCHEDULE — QUESTIONS Oral Questions 126/2023 Hon.

Parveen Bala to ask the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry – Can the Minister inform Parliament if there are plans in place along with a proper timeline to solve the numerous breakdowns at the Rarawai Sugar Mill, which is affecting farmers, lorry drivers and national productivity.

127/2023 Hon.
127/2023 Hon.

Alitia Bainivalu to ask the Minister for Housing and Local Government – Can the Minister update Parliament on the approved changes to the Policy for Housing Assistance to Fire Victims Grant.

128/2023 Hon.
128/2023 Hon.

Alipate Tuicolo to ask the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations – Extramarital affairs and marriage/family breakdown have been an issue affecting Fijians contracted under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) and the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) schemes – Can the Minister inform Parliament on the Ministry’s plan to address the problem.

129/2023 Hon.
129/2023 Hon.

Jovesa Vocea to ask the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications – Can the Deputy Prime Minister inform Parliament on the Ministry’s work plan to address the Black Spot areas in the country.

130/2023 Hon.

Hem Chand to ask the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection – Can the Minister inform Parliament if the Ministry has any plans to open Child Care Centres for 3 to 5 year- olds.

131/2023 Hon.
131/2023 Hon.

Lenora Qereqeretabua to ask the Minister for Agriculture and Waterways – Can the Minister inform Parliament on the planned dredging and engineering works in the major rivers or water inland water systems in Fiji to curb and control incidences of flooding and to avail low value minerals for construction works.

132/2023 Hon.
132/2023 Hon.

Jone Usamate to ask the Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport – With the people of Naceva and Nakasaleka in Kadavu anticipating the completion of the Vunisei Kavala Road, can the Minister update Parliament on those roads, and when is it likely to be completed and commissioned.

133/2023 Hon.
133/2023 Hon.

Sashi Kiran to ask the Minister for Education – Can the Minister inform Parliament on the measures being undertaken to enhance the quality and accessibility of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes in the country.

Written Question 134/2023 Hon.


Jone Usamate for Public Works, to ask Minister Meteorological Services and Transport – Can the Minister provide the following – (a) a detailed breakdown of the list of projects and programmes that will be implemented to utilise the Ministry’s budget for the 2023 to 2024 budget; and (b) the targeted cost of each programme and project, together with planned completion dates.