Ishmael Kalsakau facts for kids
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Ishmael Kalsakau
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Kalsakau in 2016
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| 13th Prime Minister of Vanuatu | |
| In office 4 November 2022 – 4 September 2023 |
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| President | Nikenike Vurobaravu |
| Preceded by | Bob Loughman |
| Succeeded by | Sato Kilman |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Vanuatu | |
| In office 21 April 2022 – 4 November 2022 |
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| Prime Minister | Bob Loughman |
| Preceded by | Jotham Napat |
| Succeeded by | Sato Kilman |
| Minister of Internal Affairs of Vanuatu | |
| In office 21 April 2022 – 4 November 2022 |
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| Prime Minister | Bob Loughman |
| Preceded by | Andrew Napuat |
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| Born | New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) |
| Political party | Union of Moderate Parties |
Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau is an important politician from Vanuatu, a country in the Pacific Ocean. He served as the Prime Minister of Vanuatu from November 4, 2022, until September 4, 2023. He is also the leader of a political group called the Union of Moderate Parties.
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Ishmael Kalsakau's Political Journey
Ishmael Kalsakau has held several important roles in the government of Vanuatu. His career shows how he moved through different positions to become a national leader.
Early Roles and Legal Work
In 2005, Mr. Kalsakau worked as a legal advisor for a project in Vanuatu. This project was part of a bigger international effort to help countries develop.
He also served as the Attorney General of Vanuatu. This job means he was the main legal advisor to the government. He stepped down from this role to try and become a Member of Parliament. After he was not elected, he returned to his Attorney General position. In 2014, he was again appointed as the Attorney General.
Becoming a Leader
After the 2012 general election, Mr. Kalsakau raised concerns about how some politicians won their seats. He suggested that some unfair methods were used to get votes.
In February 2016, he became the Leader of the Opposition. This means he led the group of politicians who were not part of the ruling government. Their job is to question the government and offer different ideas.
Time as Prime Minister
Ishmael Kalsakau became the Prime Minister of Vanuatu in 2022. As Prime Minister, he was the head of the government. In August 2023, he made some changes to his team of ministers. This happened before a special vote called a "confidence motion." This vote decides if the Prime Minister still has enough support from other politicians to lead.
On August 16, 2023, he won the confidence motion by just one vote. However, a court later decided that the motion was successful, meaning he no longer had enough support. Because of this, he was replaced by Sato Kilman on September 4, 2023.
Views on Important Issues
Mr. Kalsakau has shared his thoughts on several key topics affecting Vanuatu. These views often guide his political actions.
Economy and Taxes
He did not agree with a government plan to introduce an income tax in Vanuatu. An income tax is money taken from people's earnings to help fund public services. He believed this was not the right step for the country.
International Relations
Mr. Kalsakau has also spoken about Vanuatu's relationship with China. He has expressed some doubts about China's growing involvement in Vanuatu. He also wanted more openness about loans that Vanuatu received from China.
Kalsakau Family in Politics
The Kalsakau family has a strong history in Vanuatu's politics.
Ishmael Kalsakau has two brothers, Ephraim Kalsakau and Joshua Kalsakau, who were also elected as Members of Parliament in 2016. Their father, George Kalsakau, was a very important figure. He was the First Chief Minister and helped negotiate Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom.
See also
In Spanish: Ishmael Kalsakau para niños
