BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Member of Parliament for Small Malaita constituency, Rick Hou calls on the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) to reform the country’s electoral system.
Speaking during the recent parliament sitting, the one-time Prime Minister requested electoral reform – among other priority areas of reforms under the current regime.
While the MP is delighted with number of reforms the government proposed; especially on bills, he also calls for a reform for the electoral system.
Parliament recently passed the National Building Standard Bill 2025 and looks forward to the Public Service and Minerals and Resources bills, when parliament resumes on 10th October, 2025.
“I just want to sound it out that the national general election is in two years-time and we need electoral reform.
“I’d like to propose this ahead of time so that the government can consider it in its legislative calendar,” he said.
On the same note, Hou also highlighted the significance of reviewing and amending some of the parliament’s standing orders.
He said work has already begun, and progressing on this important area, and he would like to see it continue.
“I also want to note the importance of amending some of the parliament’s standing orders.
“Progress has so far been made on the area, and the government should agree to some of the amendments to put them through in the next sitting,” he said.
The Member of Parliament for Small Malaita expressed that the very reason for this is so that parliament has an updated set of standing orders.
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