Legislative Council (Fiji)
The Fijian Legislative Council was the colonial precursor to the present-day Parliament, which came into existence when Fiji became independent on 10 October 1970.
Read more about Legislative Council (Fiji): The First Legislative Council, Elected European and Nominated Fijian Representation, First Indian Nominated Member, Elected Indian Representation, Racial Parity of Non-official Members, Women and Fijians Enfranchised, Universal Adult Suffrage, Responsible Government, After Independence, Changing Composition of Legislative Council
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