Calls For Moderation
In the midst of the strident public statements both for and against the proposed legislation, a number of voices have taken more nuanced positions, or have called for moderation and mutual understanding.
- Meli Bogileka, General secretary of the People's National Party.
- Alexander Downer, Australian Foreign Minister.
- Eliki Lalauvaki of the Fiji Brethren Assemblies Partnership.
- Militoni Leweniqila, an executive member of the Fijian Political Party (SVT).
- Santal Maharaj of the New Zealand-based Fiji Human Rights Groups (NZ).
- Don McKinnon, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations.
- Ratu Sairusi Nagagavoka, Paramount Chief of Ba District in Ba Province.
- Ratu Seru Seruvakula, Chairman of the Nasautoka sub-district of the Wainibuka district of Tailevu Province.
- Jack Simpson, director of Prison Fellowship Fiji.
- Ame Tugaue, General Secretary of the Methodist Church.
- The Assemblies of God.
- Taito Waradi, president of the Fijian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- An anonymous chief from Ba Province.
- Ratu Josaia Duacia, Paramount Chief of Sikituru in Ba Province.
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