4 Sep 2019

Vanuatu govt seeks to have parliamentary speakers replaced

2:22 pm on 4 September 2019

Vanuatu's government is preparing to table three motions in parliament this week involving the replacement of key parliamentary figures.

Vanuatu parliament

Vanuatu parliament Photo: RNZ/Sally Round

The Daily Post newspaper said the first and second motions are against the Vanuaaku Pati Speaker of the House, Esmon Sai and Green Confederation Party Second Deputy Speaker, Daniel Toara and to elect their replacements.

The third motion is to elect the Third Deputy Speaker.

The motions are tabled by the Prime Minister Charlot Salwai.

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