The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Fijian Elections Office (FEO) have reaffirmed their readiness to conduct Fiji’s next General Election at any time within the constitutionally established election timeframe.

Under the current constitutional timeline, the first possible date for the General Election was 7 August 2026, while the last possible date is 6 February 2027.

The reassurance comes amid recent public discussions surrounding election preparedness and proposed amendments to Fiji’s electoral laws.

In a statement, the EC and FEO said the proposed amendments would not affect their operational readiness to conduct the General Election.

“Comprehensive preparations have been undertaken to ensure that the necessary systems, personnel, resources and logistical arrangements are in place.”

They said preparations were focused on delivering a credible, transparent, accessible and efficient election, and would continue throughout the legally established election timeframe.

The EC and FEO also acknowledged the importance of ensuring voters are adequately informed of any changes to electoral laws that may be enacted before the General Election.

They said appropriate voter information and awareness activities would be undertaken to ensure voters understand any changes that may affect their participation in the electoral process.

The two electoral bodies have also proposed several amendments to Fiji’s electoral laws, based on operational experience, stakeholder feedback and the need to improve the accessibility, inclusiveness and administration of elections.

The proposed amendments have been submitted to Government and are now awaiting consideration.

Among the proposed changes are measures aimed at addressing requirements that could create barriers for eligible voters, expanding access to postal voting, improving accessibility for persons with disabilities, strengthening electoral quality assurance, providing greater clarity around electoral processes and supporting equitable participation by political parties.

The EC and FEO said their readiness to conduct the election remains unchanged regardless of the outcome or timing of the legislative process.

They reaffirmed that they remain prepared to discharge their respective constitutional and statutory responsibilities and to conduct the General Election within the constitutionally established timeframe.

The two bodies said they remain committed to delivering an election that is credible, transparent, accessible and conducted in accordance with the law.