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2010 Tongan Legislative Assembly

2010 Tongan Legislative Assembly

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The 2010 Tongan Legislative Assembly was established following the 2010 elections, the first under a new system which saw the majority of seats elected by universal suffrage.[1] The Taimi Media Network described it as "Tonga's first democratically elected Parliament".[2]

The Speaker of the 2010 Assembly was Lord Lasike,[3] until he lost his seat in Parliament on 18 July 2012, following conviction for illicit ammunitions ownership. He was replaced as Speaker by Lord Fakafanua.[4] The Deputy Speaker was initially Lord Tuʻiʻafitu,[3] until he was appointed Minister for Health on 2 July 2012, whereupon he was replaced by Lord Tu'iha'teiho.[5]

Initial party standings

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Members

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Summary of changes

References

  1. [1]
    Agence France-Presse (24 November 2010). "Tonga set for landmark vote". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
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    "Absence of PM from opening of Parliament questioned" Archived 16 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Taimi Media Network, 9 June 2011
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    "Tonga parliament chooses Lasike as speaker". Radio New Zealand International. 21 December 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
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    "Tonga names new Speaker after Lord Lasike barred from Parliament". Radio New Zealand International. 19 July 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
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    "Former Deputy Speaker appointed as Minister for Health" Archived 21 December 2012 at archive.today, Office of the Prime Minister of Tonga, 2 July 2012
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    "Kingdom of Tonga Election for Fale Alea (Tongan Legislative Assembly) 2010". IFES election guide. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
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    "Hon. Fe'ao Vakata, Youth, Sports & Training Minister" Archived 30 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Tongan government portal, 17 January 2011
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    "Tongatapu MP dies". Matangi Tonga. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
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    "Tongatapu 9 MP died". Parliament of Tonga. 25 July 2011. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
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    "Falisi Tupou new Tongatapu 9 PR", Matangi Tonga, 15 September 2011
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    "Democratic Party wins Tongan by-election" Archived 1 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine, ABC Radio Australia, 15 September 2011
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    "Tonga Speaker barred from Parliament following conviction", Radio New Zealand International, 18 July 2012
  13. [13]
    "Lasike loses his job in parliament", Matangi Tonga, 18 July 2012
  14. [14]
    "Lord Nuku chosen by Tonga's nobility to replace convicted Lord Lasike". Radio New Zealand International. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
  15. [15]
    "Lord Fusitu'a takes father's seat", Matangi Tonga, 22 May 2014
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