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Parliament of the Republic of Fiji Parliamentary Debates PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DAILY HANSARD WEDNESDAY, 18TH AUGUST, 2021 [CORRECTED COPY] C O N T E N T S Pages Minutes … … … … … … … … … … … … … 2475 Communications from the Chair … … … … … … … … … 2475-2476 Presentation of Reports of Committees … … … … … … … … 2476-2483 (1) Consolidated Review Report – Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 Annual Reports (2) Review Report on the 2017-2018 Audit Report on Statutory Authorities (3) Review Report on the Trademarks Bill 2020 Ministerial Statements … … … … … … … … … … … 2484-2497 (1) Review of the Town and Country Planning Laws (2) Driving Sustainable Economic Recovery Ratification of the 2005 Agreement Establishing PIF … … … … … … 2497-2526 Suspension of Standing Orders … … … … … … … … … 2526 Questions … … … … … … … … … … … … … 2527-2546 Oral Questions (1) Contact Tracing & Swabbing - COVID-19 (Q/No. 164/2021) (2) RFMF Operations - COVID-19 (Q/No. 165/2021) (3) Update on the Land Bank Initiative (Q/No. 166/2021) (4) Salaries Upgrade for Teachers (Q/No. 167/2021) (5) Reduction in Budgetary Allocation – EMS (Q/No. 168/2021) (6) Assistance to Farmers – Purchasing of Fertilizer (Q/No. 169/2021) (7) Construction of Nasali and Toga Bridges (Q/No. 170/2021) (8) Engagement of Private General Practitioners Initiative (Q/No. 171/2021) Written Questions (1) Status of F1 Sheep Cross Breed Distribution – 2019 (Q/No. 172/2021) WEDNESDAY, 18TH AUGUST, 2021 The Parliament met at 9.44 a.m. pursuant to adjournment. HONOURABLE SPEAKER took the Chair and read the Prayer. PRESENT All Honourable Members were present, except the Honourable M.D. Bulitavu. MINUTES HON. LEADER OF THE GOVERNMENT IN PARLIAMENT.- Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move: That the Minutes of the sitting of Parliament held on Tuesday, 17th August, 2021 as previously circulated, be taken as read and be confirmed. HON. A.A. MAHARAJ.- Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second the motion. Question put. Motion agreed to. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR Welcome HON. SPEAKER.- I welcome all Honourable Members to today’s sitting of Parliament, those present in the House and those joining virtually. I also welcome all those watching the live broadcast and the live-streaming of today’s proceedings from the comfort of their home, offices and electronic devices. Thank you for your continued interest in the workings of your Parliament. Patents Bill 2020 and Designs Bill 2020 – Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights Honourable Members, as you are all aware, the Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights tabled its Reports on the Patents Bill 2020 and the Designs Bill 2020 on Monday and Tuesday respectively. I have been informed that the debate and vote on the two Bills will take place on Thursday. Therefore, at this juncture, I wish to remind all Honourable Members that pursuant to the resolution of Parliament on 11th December, 2020, the debate on each of the Bill will be limited to one hour. I trust that the Whips will co-ordinate the number of speakers, as well as speaking times, as debate will be limited to an hour. Vacation of Seat in Parliament - Honourable Niko Nawaikula Honourable Members, I now address the House on the issue of Honourable Niko Nawaikula’s seat in Parliament. On 26th July, 2021, I had informed Parliament that, as a result of the removal of 2476 Presentation of Reports of Committees 18th August, 2021 his name by the Supervisor of Elections from the Register of Voters, Honourable Nawaikula’s seat in Parliament had become vacant. In accordance with the powers expressly provided under the Fijian Constitution, Honourable Nawaikula challenged the decision of the Supervisor of Elections to remove his name in the Register of Voters, in the Court of Disputed Returns. Honourable Members, the Court of Disputed Returns has now made its determination. In a Judgment delivered on 17th August, 2021, the Court ruled that, in removing Honourable Nawaikula’s name from the Register of Voters, the actions of the Supervisor of Elections were unlawful, disproportionate and wrongful. As a result of the determination by the Court of Disputed Returns, Honourable Nawaikula is reinstated as a Member of Parliament with full recognition, remuneration and benefits. I welcome, as you all do, Honourable Nawaikula back into Parliament. (Acclamation) PRESENTATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Consolidated Review Report - Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 Annual Reports HON. V. NATH.- The Standing Committee on Economic Affairs is pleased to submit to Parliament the Consolidated Review Report of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism (MITT) 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 Annual Reports. As we are all aware, the MITT plays a significant and crucial role in Fiji’s economic growth. The Ministry works with a mission to create sustainable growth of commerce and industry through innovative and sound policies that would lead to improved livelihoods for all Fijians. Innovation is an essential driver of economic progress that benefits consumers, businesses and the economy as a whole, which is why the Committee is pleased to note that the Young Entrepreneurship Scheme continued to run successfully during the period under review. The programmes and initiatives run by the Ministry are of great importance as it serves as a livelihood to many Fijians. One such initiative is the Micro and Small Business Grants which had over 18,000 recipients during the period under review. The Committee recommended that stringent monitoring and evaluation mechanisms be implemented for all such projects to ensure that applicants complied with the conditions under which the grants were disbursed. Furthermore, the role of cooperatives must not be undermined as it contributes towards economic development, especially in the rural sector. The Committee commended the awareness, information sessions and other services to cooperatives during the period of review, and urged the MITT to expand these services to other stakeholders, such as Landowner Trustees and Provincial Councils. The year 2016 brought its own challenges for the Ministry as it was the year Fiji had to endure the devastation caused by TC Winston, despite which the Ministry continued key trade negotiations, investment promotions and policy changes to enhance the business environment in Fiji and abroad. I would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation to the Permanent Secretary of MITT and his Team for making time to submit before the Committee. Finally, I would like to take 18th August, 2021 Presentation of Reports of Committees 2477 this opportunity to thank the Committee Members who were part of the team that produced this Report: Deputy Chairperson, Honourable Veena Bhatnagar; Honourable George Vegnathan; Honourable Inosi Kuridrani and Honourable Ro Filipe Tuisawau. I also take this opportunity to thank the Parliament staff who have given their invaluable support. On behalf of the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, I commend the Consolidated Review Reports on the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism 2016/2017 and 2017/18 Annual Reports to Parliament. HON. SPEAKER.- Thank you. Please, hand the Report to the Secretary-General. (Report handed to the Secretary-General) HON. V. NATH.- Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 121(5), I hereby move a motion without notice: That a debate on the content of the Report is initiated at a future sitting. HON. V.K. BHATNAGAR.- Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second the motion. HON. SPEAKER.- Parliament will now vote. Question put. Motion agreed to. Review Report on the 2017-2018 Audit Report on Statutory Authorities HON. A.A. MAHARAJ.- Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Report follows the Report of the Auditor-General of the Republic of Fiji – 2017-2018 Audit Report on Statutory Authorities. The 2017-2018 Audit Report on Statutory Authorities covered the audits of 13 entities. The Auditor- General issued 12 audit opinions, out of which eight were related to 2017 financial statements while four were on the 2018 financial statements for the various entities. It is important to note that the audits that were carried out on the 2017 financial year were issued with unmodified (unqualified) opinions on five or 62.5 percent of the financial statements audited for the various entities while the audit opinion of three Authorities were modified. However, the audits that were undertaken on the 2018 financial year were issued with unmodified opinions on all or 100 percent of the financial statements audited for the various entities. The Committee noted some of the significant matters that need to be brought to the attention of this House for consideration and these include the Governance issues such as the lack of Risk Management Policies, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans in most of the entities. It is also important to note that more than 50 percent of the Statutory Authorities audits were delayed for the 2017 and 2018 financial years. This is primarily due to the following reasons, which includes: . Delay in submission of draft accounts for audits or draft accounts submitted were incomplete. Delay in provision of management comments. Delay in returning the signed audited financial statements for issue of audit opinion. Relevant information/records not provided for audit on a timely basis. 2478 Presentation of Reports of Committees 18th August, 2021 . Authorities deciding to address issues raised in draft audit reports and resubmission of financial statements for audit. Delay in finalisation of the audits by the Office of the Auditor-General. This normally happens when the audit staffs are assigned to a different audit while waiting for the clients to furnish information and accounting records for finalisation of the audit. However, the Committee noted the audit issues identified but not forgetting to acknowledge some of those entities’ performances and to highlight few of those entities, include: (1) Fiji Teacher’s Registration Authority (FTRA) (a) The Authority in 2017 recorded a net surplus of $14,142, compared to a net surplus of $2,937 in 2016, an increase of $11,205 or 382 percent.
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