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GOVERNMENT OF FIJI GAZETTE SUPPLEMENTTHURSDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER 2014

[LEGAL NOTICE NO. 43]

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI(Section 92(3))

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MINISTERIAL ASSIGNMENT

To : Rear Admiral (Retired) Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama Prime Minister, and Minister for iTaukei Affairs and Sugar Industry

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to myself in my capacity as Prime Minister, and Minister for iTaukei Affairs and Sugar Industry, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

Business Departments(a) Office of the Prime Minister Office of the President

Coat of Arms of FijiCommissions of InquiryConstitution of the Republic of FijiHonours and AwardsHuman RightsOther minority groups (e.g. Kioa Island, Melanesian Community)Peoples CharterPromissory OathRabi Island AffairsRotuma and Rotuman Lands

Office of the Prime Minister-Cabinet Office

Human Rights Commission*Constitutional Offices Commission*

(b) iTaukei Affairs Ministry of iTaukei AffairsDisputes Resolution Education and Training iTaukei AffairsiTaukei Fishing Rights iTaukei Lands

-iTaukei Affairs Board-iTaukei Development Fund Board-iTaukei Fisheries Commission-iTaukei Lands Appeals Tribunal-iTaukei Lands Commission

(c) Sugar Industry Ministry of Sugar IndustrySugar Reform -Sugar Unit

[Note: * indicates the responsibilities and is subject to any provisions as to independence of office]

EXTRAORDINARY

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(d) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the following business of (a), (b) and (c) above including in particular, the following Acts and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—Office of the Prime MinisterBanaban Lands Act (Cap. 124)Banaban Settlement Act (Cap. 123)Coat of Arms of Fiji (Restriction of Use) Act (Cap. 245)Constitution of the Republic of FijiCommission of Inquiry Act (Cap. 47)Fiji Independence Act 1970 (Cap. 1)Emergency Powers Act 1998Essential National Industries (Employment) Decree 2011Honours and Awards Act 1995Human Rights Commission Decree 2009Ombudsman Act 1998Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act (Cap. 5)Parliamentary Retirement Allowances Decree 1989Personal Accident Compensation for Members of Parliament Act 1997Prescription of Salaries Act (Cap. 2)President’s Pension Act 1994Prime Ministers Pensions Act 1994Promissory Oaths Act (Cap. 76)Rotuma Act (Cap. 122)Rotuma Lands Act (Cap. 138)Titles of Office Act (Cap. 75) Ministry of iTaukei Affairs iTaukei Affairs Act (Cap. 120)iTaukei Development Fund Act (Cap. 121)iTaukei Trust Fund Act 2004iTaukei Lands Act (Cap. 133)iTaukei Lands Trust Act (Cap. 134)

Ministry of Sugar IndustryAttachment of Sugar-Cane Debts Act (Cap. 31)Loans (Cane Crop Rehabilitation Scheme) Act 1983Sugar Cane Growers Fund Authority Act (Cap. 207)Sugar Industry Act (Cap. 206)Sugar Research Institute of Fiji Act 2005

Dated this 24th day of September 2014.

J. V. BAINIMARAMAPrime Minister

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To : Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum Minister for Finance, Public Enterprises, Public Service, Communications, Trade,

and Tourism

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Finance, Public Enterprises, Public Service, Communications, Trade, and Tourism, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

Business Departments

(a) Finance Ministry of Finance

Accountancy ProfessionAnti-Corruption Banking and CurrencyBills of ExchangeCapital Markets DevelopmentDevelopment FinanceExchange ControlInternational FinanceMoneylendingPensions and SuperannuationPublic FinanceStamp DutiesTaxationUnits TrustsWreck and Salvage

-Budget Division-Ex-Servicemen’s After Care Fund- Financial Asset Management Division (excluding State Owned Enterprise Monitoring)-Internal Audit Division Insurance-Treasury-Pensions

Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption*

Accountability and Transparency Commission*

Government Procurement Office

Office Accommodation Unit Office of the Auditor-General*Office of the Commissioner of Stamp Duties

(b) Public Enterprises Monitoring of Public Enterprises Postal ServicesPublic Private Partnerships ProjectPublic TrusteePorts and HarboursPrinting and Stationery

Ministry of Public Enterprises -Department of Public Enterprises -Department of Tourism -Financial Asset Management Division (only State Owned Enterprise Monitoring)-Government Printing and Stationery Departments

(c) Public Service Public Service CommissionPublic Service Disciplinary Tribunal*

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(d) TradeCommerceConsumer AffairsCo-operativesExternal TradeFair TradingFilm and Audio Visual IndustryIndustryInvestmentManufacturingNational and Trade MeasurementReal EstatesSea Carriage of GoodsSecond Hand DealersStandards and Quality AssuranceTourism Promotion and Incentives

Ministry of Trade-Department of Co-operatives-Department of National Trade Measurements and Standards

Investment Fiji Film Fiji Real Estates Agents Licensing BoardFiji Commerce CommissionConsumer Council of Fiji National Centre for Small and Micro Enterprise Development

(e) Tourism Department of Tourism

(f) Communications Public Service Broadcasting Television and Voice BroadcastingTelecommunications

Department of Communications Department of Information, Technology and Computing Services

(g) Information Broadcasting and Print Media Defamation Media Relations Preservation and Repository of Current and Historical DocumentsPreservation of BooksRadio and Television

Department of Information -Film Television Unit-National Archives-Information Services Unit

(h) Strategic Planning, National Development and StatisticsCensus and Statistics

Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics-Bureau of Statistics[Note: * indicates the responsibilities and is subject to any provisions as to the independence of office]

(i) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) above including in particular, the following Acts, Promulgations and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—

FinanceAirport Departure Tax Act 1986Appropriation Acts, Promulgations and DecreesAudit Act (Cap. 70)Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Act (Ord. 28/70)

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Decree 1991ANZ Banking Group (Bank of Hawaii) Act 2001Banking Act 1995Bank of South Pacific Limited (National Bank of Fiji Limited) Decree 2011Bills of Exchange Act (Cap. 227)Capital Gains Tax Decree 2011Capital Markets Decree 2009Colonial Fiji Life Act 1999Customs Act 1986Customs Tariff Act 1986Estate and Gift Duties Act (Cap. 203)Exchange Control Act (Cap. 211)Excise Act 1986Fiji Development Bank Act (Cap. 214)Fiji Institute of Accountants Act (Cap. 259)Fiji National Provident Fund Act (Cap. 219)Fiji National Provident Fund Decree 2011Fiji National Provident Fund Transition Decree 2011Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority Act 1998Fiji Servicemen’s After-Care Fund Act (Cap. 84)Financial Management Act 2004Fringe Benefit Tax Decree 2012Gambling Turnover Tax Decree 1991Gold Dealers Act (Cap. 216)Income Tax Act (Cap. 201)Insurance Act 1998Insurance Law Reform Act 1996International Finance Corporation Act (Cap. 11A)International Financial Organisations Act (Cap. 11)Investment in Fiji Government Securities Act (Cap. 222)Land Sales Act (Cap. 137)Loan Guarantee Acts and DecreesMarine Insurance Act (Cap. 218)Momi Bay Development Decree 2010Moneylenders Act (Cap. 234)Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Decree 1989Natadola Bay Development Decree 2010National Bank of Fiji Restructuring Act 1996Pensions Act 1983Pensions and Gratuities (Disciplined Services) Act (Cap. 78)Pensions (Royal Fiji Military Forces) (Active Operations) Act 1980Pensions (Overseas Officers) (Takeover) Act 1975

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Pensions (War Service) Act (Cap. 79)Reserve Bank of Fiji Act (Cap. 210)Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 205)Service Turnover Tax Decree 2012Turnover Tax (Miscellaneous Services) Act (Cap. 202A)Unit Trusts Act (Cap. 228)Value Added Tax Decree 1991Widows and Orphans Pensions Act (Cap. 80)

Public Enterprises Airports (Development and Modernisation) Decree 2012Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Act 2006Mahogany Industry Development Decree 2010Mahogany Industry (Licensing and Branding) Decree 2011Post and Telecommunication Decree 1989Public Enterprise 1996Public Private Partnership Act 2006Sea Ports Management Act 2005

Public ServiceHigher Salaries Commission (Revocation) Decree 2011Public Service Act 1999

TradeCommerce Commission Decree 2010Consumer Council of Fiji Act (Cap. 235)Consumer Credit Act 1999Co-operatives Act 1996Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1998Film Fiji Act 2002Investment Fiji Act (Cap. 221) Foreign Investment Act 1999Indemnity, Guarantee and Bailment Act (Cap. 232)Industry Emblem Decree 2011Merchandise Marks Act (Cap. 241)National and Trade Measurement Decree 1989Real Estate Agents Act 2006Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 230)Sea Carriage of Goods Act (Cap. 231)Second-Hands Dealer Act (Cap. 238)Small and Micro Enterprise Development Act 2002Tax Free Zones Decree 1991Scrap Metal Trade Decree 2011Trade Standards and Quality Control Decree 1992

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TourismDenarau (Nadi River) Development Decree 2011Regulation of Surfing Areas Decree 2010Superyacht Charter Decree 2010Tourism Fiji Act 2004

CommunicationsBroadcasting Commissions Act (Cap. 105) Compulsory Registration of Customers for Telephone Services Decree 2010Reform of Information Technology and Computing Services Decree 2013Regulation of National Spectrum Decree 2009Telecommunications Act (Cap. 173)Telecommunications Promulgation 2008Television (Cross-Carriage of Designated Events) Decree 2014Television Decree 1992

Anti-CorruptionFiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Promulgation 2007Prevention of Bribery Promulgation 2007

Strategic Planning, National Development and StatisticsStatistics Act (Cap. 71)Census Act (Cap. 72)





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To : Mr Faiyaz Koya Attorney-General and Minister for Justice

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

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Business Departments(a) Office of the Attorney-General

Cinematographic FilmsCivil AviationCivil litigation and Legal Advisory ServicesParliamentCopyrightDisposal of Uncollected GoodsExtraditionGamingHotel and Guest House Licensing Law ReformLaw RevisionLegal AidLegal ProfessionLegislative Drafting Liquor LicensingPatentsTrade-Marks and DesignsMedia Industry Development

Office of the Attorney-GeneralOffice of the Solicitor-General*(Attorney-General’s Chambers)-Board of Legal Education-Central Liquor Board-Film Control Board -Commission of the Prerogative of Mercy-Copyright Tribunal-Costs Review Committee-Divisional Liquor Tribunals -Hotels Licensing Board-Fiji Law Reform Commission-Fiji Legal Aid Commission -Law Revision Project

Fiji Intellectual Property Office

Office of the Secretary-General to Parliament*

Department of Civil Aviation

Media Industry Development Authority*

(b) Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice

Administration of Justice (Civil Law and Bankruptcy Births, Deaths and Marriages Charitable Trusts Judiciary Legitimacy and Legitimisation National Prosecution Services Partnerships and Prisons and Corrections Services Procedure and Criminal Law and procedure) Information, Communication and TechnologyProperty Law and Conveyancing Registration of Bills of SaleRegistration of Business namesRegistration of ClubsRegistration of Credit Unions and Friendly Societies Registration of Crop LiensRegistration of NewspapersRegistration of Religious and Charitable BodiesTrusts and TrusteesUnit Titles

-Judicial Department*-Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions*-Office of the Administrator-General -Office of the Registrar-General (including the following offices-Companies, Official Receiver)-Office of the Registrar of Titles

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(c) Electoral Reform Fijian Elections Office*

Conduct of Elections Electoral Commission*[Note: * indicates the responsibilities and is subject to any provisions as to the independence of office]

(d) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a), (b) and (c) above including in particular, the following Acts, Promulgations and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—

Office of the Attorney-GeneralArbitration Act (Cap. 38)Casino (Operator) Decree 2012Cinematography Films Act (Cap. 271)Civil Aviation (Security) Act 1994Civil Aviation Act (Cap. 174)Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji Act (Cap. 174A)Civil Aviation (Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment) Decree 2012Civil Aviation (Ownership & Control of National Airlines) Decree 2012Civil Aviation Reform Act 1999Copyright Act 1999Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act (Cap. 233) Extradition Act 2003Fiji Law Reform Commission Act (Cap. 26)Financial Transactions Reporting Act 2004Gaming Decree 2009Hotels and Guest Houses Act (Cap. 195)Interpretation Act (Cap. 7)Legal Aid Act 1996Legal Practitioners Decree 2009Limitation Act (Cap. 35)Liquor Act 2006Media Industry Development Decree 2010 Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1997Patents Act (Cap. 239)Proceeds of Crime Act 1997Trade-Marks Act (Cap. 240)Oaths Act (Cap. 42)Orders in Council Act (Cap. 25)Revised Edition of Laws Act (Cap. 6)State Proceedings Act (Cap. 24)Statutory Declaration Act (Cap. 43)Trust Accounts Act 1996United Kingdom Designs (Protection) Act (Cap. 242)

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Ministry of JusticeAdmiralty Jurisdiction (Fiji) Order in Council 1962Bail Act 2002Bankers Book Evidence Act (Cap. 45)Bankruptcy Act (Cap. 48)Bills of Sale Act (Cap. 225)Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act (Cap. 49)British and Colonial Probates Act (Cap. 62)Charitable Trusts Act (Cap. 67)Civil Evidence Act 2002Companies Act (Cap. 247)Compensation to Relatives Act (Cap. 29)Corrections Service Act 2006Court of Appeal Act (Cap. 12)Credit Union Act (Cap. 251)Crimes Decree 2009Criminal Procedure Decree 2009Crop Liens Act (Cap. 226)Debtors Act (Cap. 32)Distress for Rent Act (Cap. 36)Domestic Violence Decree 2009Evidence Act (Cap. 41)Family Law Act 2003Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcements) Act (Cap. 40)Friendly Societies Act (Cap. 253)High Court Act (Cap. 13)Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 2004Inquests Act (Cap. 46)Judges’ Remuneration and Emoluments Act (Cap. 16)Judicial Tribunals (Prescribed Countries) Promulgation 2007Land Transfer Act (Cap. 131)Law Reform (Contributory Negligence and Tortfeasors) Act (Cap. 30)Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Death and Interest) Act (Cap. 27)Law Reform (Personal Injuries) Act (Cap. 28)Legitimacy Act (Cap. 57)Magistrates’ Courts Act (Cap. 14)Marriage Act (Cap. 50)Married Women’s Property Act (Cap. 37)Minor Offences Act (Cap. 18)Occupier’s Liability Act (Cap. 33)Partnership Act (Cap. 248)

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Property Law Act (Cap. 130)Public Documents Act (Cap. 44)Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgements Act (Cap. 39)Registration Act (Cap. 224) Registration of Business Names Act (Cap. 249)Registration of Clubs Act (Cap. 194)Religious Bodies Registration Act (Cap. 68)Small Claims Tribunal Decree 1991Sentencing and Penalties Decree 2009Succession, Probate and Administration Act (Cap. 60)Trustee Act (Cap. 65)Trustee Corporations Act (Cap. 66)Unit Titles Act (Cap. 274)Wills Act (Cap. 59)

Fijian Elections OfficeElectoral (Registration of Voters) Decree 2012Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding & Disclosures) Decree 2013Electoral Decree 2014





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To : Mr Pio Tikoduadua Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

Business Departments(a) Infrastructure and Transport Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

Infrastructure Railway ServicesRegistration of Architects and EngineersBuildings

Department of EnergyDepartment of TransportDivisional EngineersMaritime Safety Authority of Fiji

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Land TransportMarine ServicesMeteorologyRailway ServicesRoad SafetyRoadsShipbuildingShipping ServicesTransport PlanningBiofuel Policy DevelopmentConservation of FuelDevelopment of Energy ResourcesElectricity Supply [other than rural electrification]Energy Development PolicyFuel and Power Energy MeasuresRural ElectrificationWater and SewerageWater Rates

Fiji Meteorological ServicesGovernment Shipping ServicesPublic Works DepartmentWater Authority of FijiLand Transport AuthorityFiji Roads Authority

(b) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) above, including in particular, the following Acts, Promulgations and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—

Infrastructure and Transport Architects Act (Cap. 258)Bicycles Act (Cap. 178)Collision Regulations (Ships and Sea Planes of Water) and signals of Distress (Ships) Order 1965 Engineers Registration Act (Cap. 261)Fiji Roads Authority Decree 2012Land Transport Act 1998Marine Act 1986Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji Decree 2009Maritime Transport Decree 2013Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act (Cap. 177)Petroleum Act (Cap. 190)Railways Act (Cap. 179)Roads Act (Cap. 175) Ship Registration Decree 2013Wreck and Salvage Act (Cap. 198)

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Electricity Act (Cap. 180)Water Authority of Fiji Promulgation 2007Fiji National Petroleum Company Limited Decree 1991Fuel and Power Emergency Act (Cap. 191)





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To : Mr Parveen Kumar Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

Business Departments(a) Local Government, Housing and Environment Ministry of Local Government, Housing and

EnvironmentBusiness LicensingConservation of EnvironmentFair RentsFire ServicesLocal GovernmentMarketsSubdivision of LandTown and Country PlanningUrban DevelopmentHousing including Squatter Resettlement(other than housing provided for in conjunction with provision for disaster relief rehabilitation)

Department of EnvironmentDepartment of Local GovernmentDepartment of Town and Country PlanningDepartment of Housing

(b) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) above, including in particular, the following Acts and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—

Local Government, Housing and EnvironmentBusiness Licensing Act (Cap. 204)Endangered and Protected Species Act 2002Environment Management Act 2005

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To : Ms Mereseini Vuniwaqa Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

Business Departments(a) Lands and Mineral Resources Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources

Continental Shelf ExplosivesFiji Land Information System ForeshoreGeologyGround WaterMapping MiningPetroleum Exploration and Exploitation QuarriesRegistration of SurveyorsRegistration of Valuers

Department of Lands and Surveys Department of Mineral Resources

Fair Rents Act (Cap. 269)Housing Act (Cap. 267)Housing Authority (Loans to Cane Growers) Act 1972Litter Promulgation 2008Local Government Act (Cap. 125)Markets Act (Cap. 126)National Fire Service Act 1994Ozone Depleting Substances Act 1998Subdivision of Land Act (Cap. 140)Town Planning Act (Cap. 139)

Dated this 24th day of September 2014.J. V. BAINIMARAMA

Prime Minister

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Rivers and Streams Seismology State Acquisition of Lands State Lands Survey of Lands

(b) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) above including in particular, the following Acts and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder––

Lands and Mineral ResourcesContinental Shelf Act (Cap. 149) Explosives Act (Cap. 189)International Seabed Mineral Management Decree 2013Land Use Decree 2010Mining Act (Cap. 146)Petroleum (Exploration and Exploitation) Act (Cap. 148)Quarries Act (Cap. 147)Rivers and Streams Act (Cap. 136)State Acquisition of Lands Act (Cap. 135) State Lands Act (Cap. 132) Surveyors Act (Cap. 260) Valuers Registration Act 1986





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To : Mr Osea Naiqamu Minister for Fisheries and Forests

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Fisheries and Forests, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

Business Departments(a) Fisheries and Forests Ministry of Fisheries and Forests

Fisheries Forests (including Pine Forests)

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To : Mr Inia Batikoto Seruiratu Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster

Management

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—


(a) AgricultureAgricultureAgricultural HoldingALTACitrus IndustryCocoaCoconut IndustryControl and Protection of AnimalsCrop Liens Dairy IndustryDog ControlFruit Marketing and ExportGinger IndustryLand Development, Conservation and UtilisationLivestock and WildlifeMeat, Poultry and Livestock IndustryRice IndustryPlant ProtectionStock Improvements

Ministry of Agriculture-Land Conservation Board-Land Resources Planning and Development-Office of the Agricultural Tribunal-Agricultural Marketing Authority

Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management-Natural Disaster Management Office

(b) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) above including in particular the following Act and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—

Fiji Pine Decree 1990Fisheries Act (Cap. 158)Forest Decree 1992Offshore Fisheries Management Decree 2012



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(b) Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Auxiliary Functions of Government under relevant Laws in Divisions and DistrictsDisaster Control and ManagementDisaster Risk ReductionDivisional AdministrationIntegrated Rural DevelopmentRural & Outer Island DevelopmentRural Housing

(c) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) and (b) above including in particular the following Acts, Promulgations and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder––

AgricultureAgricultural Landlord and Tenant Act (Cap. 270)Agricultural Marketing Authority Act 2004Banana Export and Marketing Act (Cap. 155)Biosecurity Promulgation 2008Birds and Game Protection Act (Cap. 170)Brands Act (Cap. 163)Coconut Industry Development Decree 2010Co-operative Dairy Companies Act (Cap. 119)Copra Industry Loans Act (Cap. 153)Crop Liens Act (Cap. 226)Dairies Act (Cap. 118)Dogs Act (Cap. 168)Drainage Act (Cap. 143)Fencing Act (Cap. 167)Fruit Export and Marketing Act (Cap. 154)Ginger Council of Fiji Act 1996Goat (Ear Marks) Act (Cap. 164)Irrigation (Cap. 144A)Land Conservation and Improvement Act (Cap. 141)Land Development Act (Cap. 142)Meat Industry Act (Cap. 237)Pesticides Act (Cap. 157)Pound Act (Cap. 165)Protection of Animals Act (Cap. 169)Stock Improvement Act (Cap. 162)Tresspass of Animal Act (Cap. 166)Veterinary Surgeons Act (Cap. 257)

Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster ManagementNatural Disaster Management Act 1998



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To : Mr Inoke Kubuabola Minister for Foreign Affairs

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—


(a) Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Aid and TrainingClimate ChangeDevelopment AssistanceDiplomatic RelationsExtraditionForeign AffairsMarine Spaces (Exclusive Economic Zone)Treaties and Conventions

(b) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) above including in particular the following Acts and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—

Foreign Affairs and International CooperationConsular Conventions (Administration of Estates) Act (Cap. 63)Consular Privileges and Immunities Act (Cap. 9)Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (Cap. 8)Marine Spaces Act (Cap. 158A)Special Missions Privileges and Immunities Act (Cap. 10)



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To : Mr Timoci Lesi Natuva Minister for Immigration, National Security and Defence

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Immigration, National Security and Defence, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

Business Departments(a) Immigration, National Security and Defence Immigration, National Security and Defence

After Care Fund CitizenshipDefence, Security and Public Order DeportationHydrographyImmigrationMaritime SurveillanceNational Day CelebrationsPassportsRehabilitation of OffendersVeteran Affairs

Department of ImmigrationRepublic of Fiji Military ForcesRoyal Fiji NavyHydrographic UnitFiji Police Force

(b) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) above including in particular the following Acts, Promulgations and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—Anti Personnel Mines Decree 2011Arms and Amunition Act 2003Biological and Toxin Weapons Decree 2011Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005Citizenship of Fiji Decree 2009Geneva Conventions Promulgation 2007Immigration Act 2003Passports Act 2002Police Act (Cap. 85)Public Order Act (Cap. 20)Public Safety Act (Cap.19)Rehabilitation of Offenders (Irrelevant Convictions) Act 1997Republic of Fiji Military Forces Act (Cap. 81)Security Industry Decree 2010Visiting Forces Decree 1991



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To : Mr Jone Usamate Minister for Health and Medical Services

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Health and Medical Services, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—


(a) Health and Medical Services Ministry of Health and Medical Services

Clinical Medical ServicesHealth PromotionMedical Equipment and Supplies ServicesPharmaceutical, Drugs and Medicine ServicesPreventative Health Programme and ServicesPrimary Health Care ServicesProfessional Staff Development and Management

-Divisional Hospitals-Fiji School of Nursing-Government Pharmacy-Health Centres and Nursing Stations-National Centre of Communicable Disease Control

-National Centre for Health Promotion-National Referral Hospitals (St. Giles &

Twomey Hospitals)-Sub-Divisional Hospitals

(b) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) above including in particular the following Acts and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—

Allied Health Practitioners Decree 2011Animals (Control of Experiments) Act (Cap. 161)Burial and Cremation Act (Cap. 117)Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004Food Safety Act 2003HIV/Aids Decree 2011Medical and Dental Practitioner Decree 2010Medical Assistants Act (Cap. 225A)Medical Imaging Technologists Decree 2009Medical Treatment Act (Cap. 113)Medicinal Products Decree 2011Methylated Spirits Act (Cap. 193)Mental Health Decree 2010Nursing Decree 2011

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Optometrist and Dispensing Optician Decree 2012Pharmacy Profession Decree 2011Pharmacy and Poisons Act (Cap. 115)Private Hospitals Act (Cap. 256A)Public Health Act (Cap. 111)Public Hospitals and Dispensaries Act (Cap. 110)Quarantine Act (Cap. 112)Tobacco Control Decree 2010





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To : Mr Mahendra Reddy Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

Business Departments(a) Education

LibrariesTechnological advancement with Science and technology transferSubstance Abuse

Ministry of Education -Library Services

(b) Heritage and Arts Department of Heritage and Arts-Fiji Arts Council-Fiji Museum-National Trust of Fiji

(c) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) and (b) above including in particular the following Acts, Promulgations and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder––

EducationEducation Act (Cap. 262)Examinations Act (Cap. 262A)

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Fiji National University Decree 2009Higher Education Promulgation 2008Libraries (Deposit of Books) Act (Cap. 109)Substance Abuse Advisory Council Act 1998Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Decree 2014University of Fiji Decree 2011University of the South Pacific (Cap. 266)

Heritage and ArtsFiji Museum Act (Cap. 263)National Trust of Fiji (Cap. 265)Preservation of Objects or Archeological and Palaeontological Interest Act (Cap. 264)





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To : Mr Jioji Konusi Konrote Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

Business Departments(a) Employment, Productivity and Industrial

RelationsEmployment ConditionsEmployment Promotion ActivitiesFactoriesHours of EmploymentLabour of Standards ServiceMediation ServiceNational Employment Centre Service

Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations-Asia Productivity Organisation Secretariat Fiji-Employment Grievances and Disputes Resolution-Employment Relations Advisory Board-National Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Board-Registrar of Industrial Associations-Registrar of Trade Unions-Tripartite Forum

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National Occupational Health and Safety ServiceNational TrainingNon-Formal EducationProductivity PromotionPublic HolidaysTrade Union and Trade DisputesWage CouncilsWorkmen’s Compensation

(b) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) above including in particular the following Acts, Promulgations and Decrees and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—

Employment, Productivity and Industrial RelationsDaylight Saving Act 1998 Employment Relations Promulgation 2007Factories Act (Cap. 99)Health and Safety at Work Act 1996Indian Immigrants (Repatriation) Act (Cap. 103)Industrial Associations Act (Cap. 95)National Employment Centre Decree 2009Shop (Regulation of Hours and Employment) Act (Cap. 100)Workmen’s Compensation Act (Cap. 94)





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To : Mr Laisenia Bale Tuitubou Minister for Youth and Sports

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Youth and Sports, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—


(a) Youth and Sports Ministry of Youth and Sports

Youth DevelopmentSports Development

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(b) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) above including in particular the following Act and Promulgations and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—

Boxing Commission of Fiji Promulgation 2008Fiji National Sports Commission Decree 2013Fiji Sports Council Act (Cap. 217A)





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To : Ms Rosy Sofia Akbar Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation

IN exercise of the powers vested in me as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji under section 92(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, I hereby assign to you in your capacity as Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, the responsibility for the conduct of the following Government business, departments and written laws (subject to the provisions of any other written law)—

Business Departments(a) Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation

Adoption of InfantsCare and Protection of JuvenilesCommunity CorrectionsDisabled PersonsFamily Welfare and AssistanceMarriage GuidanceNational Women’s Plan of ActionPoverty Alleviation and MonitoringProbation of OffendersWomen and Gender Development

Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation -Department of Social Welfare-Department of Women- Poverty Alleviation Unit

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(b) Responsibility for all written laws regulating the business of (a) above including in particular the following Acts and the subsidiary laws made thereunder—

Women, Children and Poverty AlleviationAdoption of Infants Act (Cap. 58)Child Welfare Decree 2010Community Work Act 1994Fiji National Council for Disabled Persons Act 1994Juveniles Act (Cap. 56)Probation of Offenders Act (Cap. 22)



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