Senate of Fiji facts for kids

The Senate of Fiji was an important part of the country's government. It was like an "upper house" in Fiji's Parliament. The Senate helped make laws for the country.

What Was the Senate of Fiji?

The Senate was one of two main groups that made up Fiji's Parliament. It worked alongside the House of Representatives. Together, these two groups were responsible for creating and approving laws.

How Many Members Were in the Senate?

The Senate had 32 members. These members were not chosen by public vote. Instead, they were appointed by the President of Fiji.

How Long Did Members Serve?

Each member of the Senate served for five years. Their term usually started at the same time as the House of Representatives. This helped keep the government working smoothly.

Why Was the Senate Abolished?

The Senate of Fiji was abolished in 2013. This happened after some big changes in the country. A new set of rules, called the 2013 Constitution of Fiji, was put in place. This new constitution changed how Fiji's government worked. It decided that the country would no longer have a Senate.

What is a Parliament?

A parliament is a group of people who make laws for a country. It is a very important part of a country's government. Many countries have parliaments.

Two Houses of Parliament

Some parliaments, like Fiji's used to be, have two main parts. These are often called "houses" or "chambers."

• The "lower house" usually has members chosen by the public.
• The "upper house" might have members who are appointed or chosen in other ways.

The Senate was the "upper house" in Fiji's old system.

Fiji's Government Today

Today, Fiji's Parliament has only one house. This means all the law-making is done by one main group of elected representatives. This change happened when the Senate was abolished.