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2010 Tongan Legislative Assembly

The 2010 Tongan Legislative Assembly was established following the 2010 elections, the first under a new system which saw the majority of seats elected by universal suffrage. The Taimi Media Network described it as "Tonga's first democratically elected Parliament".

The Speaker of the 2010 Assembly was Lord Lasike, until he lost his seat in Parliament on 18 July 2012, following conviction for illicit ammunitions ownership. He was replaced as Speaker by Lord Fakafanua. The Deputy Speaker was initially Lord Tuʻiʻafitu,

Initial party standings

Members

Initial MPs

NamePartyElectorateTerm
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}ʻAkilisi PohivaDPFITongatapu 1
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}Semisi Kioa Lafu SikaDPFITongatapu 2
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}Sitiveni HalapuaDPFITongatapu 3
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}'Isileli PuluDPFITongatapu 4
Independent (politician)}}'Aisake Valu EkeIndependentTongatapu 5
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}Siosifa Tu'itupou Tu'utafaivaDPFITongatapu 6
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}Sione Sangster SaulalaDPFITongatapu 7
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}P. Sione Havea TaioneDPFITongatapu 8
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}Kaveinga FaʻanunuDPFITongatapu 9
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}Semisi Palu ‘Ifoni TapuelueluDPFITongatapu 10
Independent (politician)}}Sunia FiliIndependentʻEua 11
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}Moʻale FinauDPFIHaʻapai 12
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}ʻUliti UataDPFIHaʻapai 13
Independent (politician)}}Lisiate ʻAkoloIndependentVavaʻu 14
Independent (politician)}}Samiu VaipuluIndependentVavaʻu 15
Independent (politician)}}Viliami Uasike LatuIndependentVavaʻu 16
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands}}Sosefo Feʻaomoeata VakataDPFIOngo Niua 17
Independent (politician)}}Hon. TuʻivakanōIndependentTongatapu Noble 1
Independent (politician)}}Hon. MaʻafuIndependentTongatapu Noble 2
Independent (politician)}}Hon. VaeaIndependentTongatapu Noble 3
Independent (politician)}}Hon. TuʻilakepaIndependentVavaʻu Noble 2
Independent (politician)}}Hon. Tu'i'afituIndependentVavaʻu Noble 1
Independent (politician)}}Hon. LasikeIndependentʻEua Noble
Independent (politician)}}Hon. Fusitu'aIndependentNiuas Noble
Independent (politician)}}Hon. Tu'iha'teihoIndependentHaʻapai Noble 1
Independent (politician)}}Hon. FakafanuaIndependentHaʻapai Noble 2

Summary of changes

  • On 8 December 2010, Sosefo Vakata, People's Representative for Ongo Niua 17, left the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands, to sit as an independent.
  • On 24 July 2011, Kaveinga Faʻanunu, People's Representative for Tongatapu 9, a first term MP from the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands, died of cancer. A by-election for Tongatapu 9 was held on 15 September 2011, and the seat was retained by the Democratic Party, through its candidate Falisi Tupou.
  • On 18 July 2012, Lord Lasike, Nobles' Representative for ʻEua and Speaker of the Assembly, lost his seat by order of the King in application of the Constitution, following his conviction in court for illegal possession of firearms munitions. He was replaced by Lord Nuku in a by-election on 2 August.
  • Lord Fusituaʻa, Nobles' Representative for the Niuas, died on 24 April 2014. His son Mataʻiʻulua ʻi Fonuamotu inherited his title on 6 May. The new Lord Fusituaʻa won his father's seat in Parliament through a by-election on 22 May.

References

References

  1. Agence France-Presse. (24 November 2010). "Tonga set for landmark vote". [[The Sydney Morning Herald]].
  2. {{usurped
  3. (21 December 2010). "Tonga parliament chooses Lasike as speaker". Radio New Zealand International.
  4. (2012-07-19). "Tonga names new Speaker after Lord Lasike barred from Parliament". Radio New Zealand International.
  5. until he was appointed Minister for Health on 2 July 2012, whereupon he was replaced by [[Viliami Veasiʻi Veikune. Lord Tu'iha'teiho]].[http://www.pmo.gov.to/news-today/press-releases/3876-former-deputy-speaker-appointed-as-minister-for-health "Former Deputy Speaker appointed as Minister for Health"] {{Webarchive. link. (21 December 2012 , Office of the Prime Minister of Tonga, 2 July 2012)
  6. "Kingdom of Tonga Election for Fale Alea (Tongan Legislative Assembly) 2010". IFES election guide.
  7. [http://www.pmo.gov.to/appointments/new-ministers-/2010-hon-sosefo-feao-vakata-moteys-minister "Hon. Fe'ao Vakata, Youth, Sports & Training Minister"] {{Webarchive. link. (30 November 2011 , Tongan government portal, 17 January 2011)
  8. (25 July 2011). "Tongatapu MP dies". Matangi Tonga.
  9. (25 July 2011). "Tongatapu 9 MP died". Parliament of Tonga.
  10. [http://www.matangitonga.to/article/tonganews/parliament/20110915_tonga_byelection.shtml "Falisi Tupou new Tongatapu 9 PR"], Matangi Tonga, 15 September 2011
  11. {{usurped
  12. [http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=69636 "Tonga Speaker barred from Parliament following conviction"], Radio New Zealand International, 18 July 2012
  13. [http://matangitonga.to/2012/07/18/lasike-loses-his-job-parliament "Lasike loses his job in parliament"], Matangi Tonga, 18 July 2012
  14. (2012-08-02). "Lord Nuku chosen by Tonga’s nobility to replace convicted Lord Lasike". Radio New Zealand International.
  15. [http://matangitonga.to/2014/05/22/lord-fusitua-takes-fathers-seat "Lord Fusitu'a takes father's seat"], ''Matangi Tonga'', 22 May 2014
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