Chairman: Work will not be in vain

The Electoral Law Reform Commission’s work will not be in vain despite the challenges of constitutional change, says chairman and former chief justice Daniel Fatiaki.Asked on The Lens@177 whether the lack of immediate constitutional reform could render the Commission’s work meaningless, Mr Fatiaki said, “I don’t believe so”.“Our work is not dictated by its implementation,” he added.

“Our work is dictated by what the people want and what recommendations we can make using the skill, knowledge and aptitudes that we have.”He said the commission would provide guidance on necessary constitutional amendments and help shape government thinking on reforms.“None of that can possibly be wasted because if the constitution is changed and if the electoral system is removed.



You have to think of an alternative. I’d like to think that – that would happen sooner rather than later, before dust does gather on our report. If dust does gather on our report, then I hope it won’t be more than four years of dust.

”Mr Fatiaki said the Commission’s recommendations aimed to build a more representative electoral system.“What we are going to recommend will transform our electoral system into a true democracy, into something that’s homegrown, made by us for us, and more so for our children’s children.“This country has had enough instability.

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