Parliament of Vanuatu
The Parliament of Vanuatu (Bislama: Palamen blong Vanuatu; French: Parlement du Vanuatu) is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu.
Parliament of Vanuatu Palamen blong Vanuatu Parlement du Vanuatu | |
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| 13th Parliament | |
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| History | |
| Founded | July 1980 |
| Preceded by | New Hebrides Representative Assembly |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | Seoule Simeon, LM since 15 June 2021 |
Leader of the Opposition | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 52 members |
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Political groups | |
| Elections | |
| Single non-transferable vote | |
Last election | 13 October 2022 |
Next election | 2026 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Port Vila | |
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It was established by chapter 4 of the 1980 Constitution, upon Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom.[1]
The functioning of Parliament is derived from the British Westminster system, and includes the principle of parliamentary supremacy, within the limits of the Constitution. The President, as a figurehead, may not veto parliamentary legislation, unless he considers it may be contrary to the Constitution, in which case he may refer it to the Supreme Court, and veto it only if the Supreme Court declares it to be contrary to the Constitution. Parliament is composed of fifty-two members, directly elected by citizens from multi-member constituencies for a four-year term.[1][2]
Parliament elects the Prime Minister from among its members. Members of Parliament are also, along with the presidents of Regional Councils, members of the electoral college which elects the President, for a five-year term.[2]
The current Speaker of the Parliament is the Hon. Seoule Simeon who has held the position since June 2021.
Members
This is a list of members of the 12th Parliament of Vanuatu returned in the 2022 elections.
| Constituency | Winning candidate | Party |
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| Torres (1 seat) | Claude Christophe Antoine Emelee | Vanuatu National Development Party |
| Banks (1 seat) | Jack Wona | Vanuatu National Development Party |
| Santo (7 seats) | Rick Mahe Tchamako | Reunification Movement for Change |
| Ati Camillo | Iauko Group | |
| Samson Samsen | Vanua'aku Pati | |
| Lulu Sakaes | People's Progressive Party | |
| Pikoune Joshua Leonard | Nagriamel | |
| Vari Peter James | Unity for Change Movement | |
| Gaetan Pikioune | Vanuatu Liberal Movement | |
| Luganville (2 seats) | Marc Ati | Iauko Group |
| Matai Seremaia Nawalu | Leaders Party of Vanuatu | |
| Malo/Aore (1 seat) | Wesley Langi Rasu | Vanua'aku Pati |
| Malekula (7 seats) | Sato Kilman | People's Progressive Party |
| Marcelino Barthelemy | Reunification Movement for Change | |
| Terry Alick | Land and Justice Party | |
| Esmon Esai Saimon | Vanua'aku Pati | |
| National United Party | ||
| Don Ken Stephen Elected in by-election to replace Sanick Asang[4] | People's Progressive Party | |
| Gracia Shadrack | Leaders Party of Vanuatu | |
| Hymak Anatole | Union of Moderate Parties | |
| Paama (1 seat) | Job Sam Andy | Leaders Party of Vanuatu |
| Ambrym (2 seats) | John Damassing Salong | Land and Justice Party |
| Bruno Leingkone Tau | National United Party | |
| Ambae (3 seats) | Jay Ngwele | Rural Development Party |
| James Bule | People's Unity Development Party | |
| Still John Tari Qetu | National United Party | |
| Maewo (1 seat) | Ian Wilson | Ngwasoanda Custom Movement |
| Pentecost (4 seats) | Charlot Salwai | Reunification Movement for Change |
| Blaise Sumptoh | Rural Development Party | |
| Marc Muelsul | Rural Development Party | |
| Silas Bule Melve | National United Party | |
| Epi (2 seats) | Seoule Simeon | Laverwo Movement |
| John Roy Nil | Vanuatu Progressive Development Party | |
| Tongoa (1 seat) | John Amos | Namarakieana Movement |
| Shepherds (1 seat) | John William Timakata | Vauna'aku Pati |
| Efate (5 seats) | Norris Jack Kalmet | Reunification Movement for Change |
| Jean Baptist Tama | Independent | |
| Andrew Samuel Kalpoilep | Union of Moderate Parties | |
| Gloria Julia Kings | Union of Moderate Parties | |
| Luo Jesse | Union of Moderate Parties | |
| Port Vila (5 seats) | Justin Ngwele | Rural Development Party |
| Ralph Regenvanu | Land and Justice Party | |
| Harry Anthony Iarrish | Union of Moderate Parties | |
| Ishmael Kalsakau | Union of Moderate Parties | |
| Sumptoh Ulrich | Reunification Movement for Change | |
| Tanna (7 seats) | Harry Xavier Emanuel | Iauko Group |
| Jotham Napat | Leaders Party of Vanuatu | |
| Andrew Solomon Napuat | Land and Justice Party | |
| Johnny Koanapo Rasou | Vanua'aku Pati | |
| Nako Ianatom Natuman | Union of Moderate Parties | |
| Simil Kalptu Johnson Youse | Vanua'aku Pati | |
| Bob Loughman | Vanua'aku Pati | |
| Tafea Outer Islands (1 seat) | Netvunei Tomker | Leaders Party of Vanuatu |
| Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office | ||
See also
- Law of Vanuatu
- Politics of Vanuatu
- List of speakers of the Parliament of Vanuatu
- List of legislatures by country
External links
References
- Constitution of Vanuatu
- Parliament website
- "Vanuatu court rules against MP, declares seat vacant". Loop Vanuatu. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- Roberts, Anita (9 September 2023). "Former MP Ken leads unofficial results on Malekula". Retrieved 6 October 2023.