Proposed FijiansFirst Party submits application for Registration  

The proposed FijiansFirst Party has submitted its application for registration as a Political Party this morning.

This was confirmed by the Registrar of Political Parties Ana Mataiciwa.

The application was submitted by Mr Ravindran Kumaran, Founding Member and General Secretary of the proposed party, and current independent opposition MP Ketan Lal.

The Registrar confirmed that preparations are underway to publish the party’s application in a newspaper and in the Fiji Government Gazette, as required under the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013(Act). 

Once the publication is made, the statutory objections period will officially commence.

“During the objections period, any person may submit a written objection to the Registrar regarding the party’s application for registration. The Registrar will assess and determine all objections within seven (7) days of receipt after giving the proposed party an opportunity to respond,” said Ms Mataiciwa.

Ms Mataiciwa added that both the objectors and the applicant party will be informed of the outcome once the assessment process is completed.

Upon completion of this process, the Registrar will determine whether the application by the Proposed FijiansFirst Party meets the requirements set out under the Act, and whether the party will be registered.

The Registrar reiterates the importance of transparency and public participation in the Political Party registration process, ensuring that all proposed parties meet the legal requirements while providing members of the public with the opportunity to raise objections as provided under the law.