Setting up the Accountability and Transparency Commission is crucial and overdue, says Attorney-General Graham Leung.
While delivering his maiden speech during the budget debate in Parliament last Monday, he said he will make every effort to put in place the legislative measures to enable the commission to be established.
“This will be a further step towards promoting good governance, reducing corruption, and building trust among our people,” Mr Leung said.
“The commission will bring about greater accountability in government.
“It will help to ensure that public officials are held accountable, leading to fairer treatment of people.
“When people can see how decisions are made and how funds are allocated and spent, it will strengthen their confidence in government and our democratic institutions.”
He said the Accountability And Transparency Commission will contribute to good governance, which is reflected in Fiji’s National Development Plan and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.