# Parliament of Vanuatu

The Parliament of Vanuatu (Bislama: Palamen blong Vanuatu; French: Parlement du Vanuatu) is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu.
It was established by chapter 4 of the 1980 Constitution, upon Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom.
The functioning of Parliament is derived from the British Westminster system, and includes the principle of parliamentary supremacy, within the limits of the Constitution. The President, as a figurehead, may not veto parliamentary legislation, unless he considers it may be contrary to the Constitution, in which case he may refer it to the Supreme Court, and veto it only if the Supreme Court declares it to be contrary to the Constitution. Parliament is composed of fifty-two members, directly elected by citizens from multi-member constituencies for a four-year term.
Parliament elects the Prime Minister from among its members. Members of Parliament are also, along with the presidents of Regional Councils, members of the electoral college which elects the President, for a five-year term.
The current Speaker of the Parliament is the Hon. Stephen Dorrick Felix who has held the position since February 2025.

## Members

This is a list of members of the 12th Parliament of Vanuatu returned in the 2022 elections.
| Constituency | Winning candidate | Party |
| Torres (1 seat) | Claude Christophe Antoine Emelee | Vanuatu National Development Party |
| Banks (1 seat) | Jack Wona | Vanuatu National Development Party |
| Santo (7 seats) | Rick Mahe Tchamako | Reunification Movement for Change |
| Santo (7 seats) | Ati Camillo | Iauko Group |
| Santo (7 seats) | Samson Samsen | Vanua'aku Pati |
| Santo (7 seats) | Lulu Sakaes | People's Progressive Party |
| Santo (7 seats) | Pikoune Joshua Leonard | Nagriamel |
| Santo (7 seats) | Vari Peter James | Unity for Change Movement |
| Santo (7 seats) | Gaetan Pikioune | Vanuatu Liberal Movement |
| Luganville (2 seats) | Marc Ati | Iauko Group |
| Luganville (2 seats) | Matai Seremaia Nawalu | Leaders Party of Vanuatu |
| Malo/Aore (1 seat) | Wesley Langi Rasu | Vanua'aku Pati |
| Malekula (7 seats) | Sato Kilman | People's Progressive Party |
| Malekula (7 seats) | Marcellino Barthelemy | Reunification Movement for Change |
| Malekula (7 seats) | Terry Alick | Land and Justice Party |
| Malekula (7 seats) | Esmon Esai Saimon | Vanua'aku Pati |
| Malekula (7 seats) | Sanick Asang Asang was removed from parliament in 2023 due to ineligibility | National United Party |
| Malekula (7 seats) | Don Ken Stephen Elected in by-election to replace Sanick Asang | People's Progressive Party |
| Malekula (7 seats) | Gracia Shadrack | Leaders Party of Vanuatu |
| Malekula (7 seats) | Anatole Hymak | Union of Moderate Parties |
| Paama (1 seat) | Andy Job Sam | Leaders Party of Vanuatu |
| Ambrym (2 seats) | John Damassing Salong | Land and Justice Party |
| Ambrym (2 seats) | Bruno Leingkone Tau | National United Party |
| Ambae (3 seats) | Jay Ngwele | Rural Development Party |
| Ambae (3 seats) | James Bule | People's Unity Development Party |
| Ambae (3 seats) | John Still Tari Qetu | National United Party |
| Maewo (1 seat) | Ian Wilson | Ngwasoanda Custom Movement |
| Pentecost (4 seats) | Charlot Salwai | Reunification Movement for Change |
| Pentecost (4 seats) | Blaise Sumptoh | Rural Development Party |
| Pentecost (4 seats) | Marc Muelsul | Rural Development Party |
| Pentecost (4 seats) | Silas Bule Melve | National United Party |
| Epi (2 seats) | Seoule Simeon | Laverwo Movement |
| Epi (2 seats) | John Roy Nil | Vanuatu Progressive Development Party |
| Tongoa (1 seat) | John Amos | Namarakieana Movement |
| Shepherds (1 seat) | John William Timakata | Vauna'aku Pati |
| Efate (5 seats) | Norris Jack Kalmet | Reunification Movement for Change |
| Efate (5 seats) | Jean Baptist Tama | Independent |
| Efate (5 seats) | Andrew Samuel Kalpoilep | Union of Moderate Parties |
| Efate (5 seats) | Gloria Julia King | Union of Moderate Parties |
| Efate (5 seats) | Jesse Luo | Union of Moderate Parties |
| Port Vila (5 seats) | Justin Ngwele | Rural Development Party |
| Port Vila (5 seats) | Ralph Regenvanu | Land and Justice Party |
| Port Vila (5 seats) | Harry Anthony Iarrish | Union of Moderate Parties |
| Port Vila (5 seats) | Ishmael Kalsakau | Union of Moderate Parties |
| Port Vila (5 seats) | Ulrich Sumptoh | Reunification Movement for Change |
| Tanna (7 seats) | Emanuel Xavier Harry | Iauko Group |
| Tanna (7 seats) | Jotham Napat | Leaders Party of Vanuatu |
| Tanna (7 seats) | Andrew Solomon Napuat | Land and Justice Party |
| Tanna (7 seats) | Johnny Koanapo Rasou | Vanua'aku Pati |
| Tanna (7 seats) | Nako Ianatom Natuman | Union of Moderate Parties |
| Tanna (7 seats) | Simil Kalptu Johnson Youse | Vanua'aku Pati |
| Tanna (7 seats) | Bob Loughman | Vanua'aku Pati |
| Tafea Outer Islands (1 seat) | Tomker Netvunei | Leaders Party of Vanuatu |
| Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office |||