The Parliament of Vanuatu (Bislama: Palamen blong Vanuatu; French: Parlement du Vanuatu) is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu.
Parliament of Vanuatu Palamen blong Vanuatu Parlement du Vanuatu | |
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| 13th Parliament | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | July 1980 |
| Preceded by | New Hebrides Representative Assembly |
| Leadership | |
Leader of the Opposition | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 52 members |
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Political groups | |
| Elections | |
| Single non-transferable vote | |
Last election | 13 October 2022 |
Next election | 2026 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Port Vila | |
| Website | |
| parliament | |
It was established by chapter 4 of the 1980 Constitution, upon Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom.[1]
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.[1][2]
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.[2]
The current Speaker of the Parliament is the Hon. Seoule Simeon who has held the position since June 2021.
Members
editThis is a list of members of the 12th Parliament of Vanuatu returned in the 2022 elections.
See also
editExternal links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Constitution of Vanuatu
- ^ a b Parliament website
- ^ "Vanuatu court rules against MP, declares seat vacant". Loop Vanuatu. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Roberts, Anita (9 September 2023). "Former MP Ken leads unofficial results on Malekula". Retrieved 6 October 2023.
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