Opposition MPs pressed Government for clear timelines and digital readiness of the judiciary as Parliament examined plans for new court facilities across Fiji.
Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu asked whether the Ministry of Justice had firm dates for rural and maritime courthouse projects, saying communities needed certainty.
“Do we have definite timelines for these projects, if you can clarify this?” he asked.
Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya questioned whether court records had been fully digitised, asking if files such as probates were already on an electronic platform.
“Is it digitally done or are we in the process of actually getting it done for all the spaces around the country?”
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj also raised concerns about the long-discussed relocation of the Judiciary from the Parliament precinct to Veiuto.
Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga said the work was underway but some details were still being finalised.
Mr Turaga said major changes were reshaping the justice sector.
“For the first time in our history since Independence in 1970, Fiji is witnessing judicial milestones.”
He highlighted the High Court sitting held on Rabi Island after 55 years and the Court of Appeal’s first full bench sitting in Ba.
Sittings are scheduled for Labasa and, for the first time, the High Court will sit in Taveuni.
He confirmed new facilities planned for Dreketi, Tukavesi, Koro, Lakeba, Vanuabalavu, Rotuma, Nacula and Vunisea, along with major builds in Lautoka, Nadi, Nausori and Savusavu.
“These are not just infrastructural developments.
“This Government is delivering justice where people live, not just where court buildings already exist.”
