Fiji's Constitution Review Commission has begun the public phase of its review, with nationwide consultations scheduled to run for approximately two months.
The consultation phase will allow Fijians to make submissions on the country's Constitution before the Commission prepares a report and draft Constitution Bill.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka updated Parliament on the Commission's work and the rollout of the Public Awareness and Civic Education Program (PACE), which has been set up to explain the review process before communities are asked to take part.
Mr Rabuka said the process was about bringing constitutional discussion closer to communities.
"This is not just a formal process but a chance for ordinary Fijians, from every community and all walks of life, to have a say in the review of the supreme law," he said.
"The Constitution is not just a legal document. It affects how we live, how we are represented, and how decisions are made about our future.
"This process is about bringing that conversation closer to the people."
The PACE Program is designed to inform people about the role and independence of the Commission, explain consultation timelines, and guide individuals and groups on how to prepare submissions.
Public awareness work includes face-to-face engagements in urban, rural and maritime areas, with teams deployed across all provinces, including Rotuma and Rabi Island.
Information materials have been produced in English, iTaukei, Hindi and Rotuman.
Commissioners were formally appointed by the President and are tasked with conducting public consultations, receiving written submissions and preparing a report and draft Constitution Bill.
The PACE Program began on 22 April as a preparatory step ahead of consultations.
It is being implemented by the Commission, with support from the Office of the Attorney-General, the Fiji Law Reform Commission and the Legal Aid Commission.
The Commission has also begun targeted engagements with key national institutions, including the Great Council of Chiefs, the judiciary, faith-based organisations, civil society and government ministries.
Mr Rabuka said the process needed to reflect Fiji's communities.
"This is a process of profound national importance," he said.
"It must reflect the will, aspirations, and diversity of our people."
