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THE CONSTITUTION - CHAPTER 4 - PARLIAMENT

The Legislature shall consist of a single chamber which shall be known as Parliament.

 
 
THEME "Parliament of the People, by the People and for the People"
 
PREAMBLE: WE, the people of Vanuatu, PROUD of our struggle for freedom, DETERMINED to safeguard the achievements of this struggle, CHERISHING our ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity, MINDFUL at the same time of our common destiny, HEREBY proclaim the establishment of the united and free Republic of Vanuatu founded on traditional Melanesian values, faith in God, and Christian principles, AND for this purpose give ourselves this Constitution.

 

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Hon. Charlot Salwai

Union of Moderate Party (2002 - 2012)
RMC

Contact Address:
Parliament of Vanuatu
PMB 9052
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Phone: +67833060 /+67822229
Basic Information
 
Constituency: Pentecost
Parliamentary Appointment:
Re-elected to the Parliament of Vanuatu for Pentecost Constituency in 2020
Re-elected to the Parliament of Vanuatu for Pentecost Constituency in 2016
Re-elected to the Parliament of Vanuatu for Pentecost Constituency in 2012
Re-elected to the Parliament of Vanuatu for Pentecost Constituency in 2008
Re-elected to the Parliament of Vanuatu for Pentecost Constituency in 2004
Elected to the Parliament of Vanuatu for Pentecost Constituency in 2002
Parliamentary Committee:
Chairman of Public Accounts Committee
Opposition Whip, 2005 - 2007
Ministerial Appointments:
Deputy Leader of Opposition, Elected on 22 April 2020
Prime Minister, Elected on 11 February 2016 to 20 April 2020 
Minister of Internal Affairs, Appointed on 15 May 2014 - 11 June 2015
Leader of Opposition Whip, Appointed on 23 March 2013 to 15 May 2014
Minister for Finance and Economic Management, Appointed on the 19th November 2012
Minister for Education, Appointed on the 20th December 2010
Minister for Education, Appointed on the 30th September 2008.
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Appointed on the 19th August 2004.
Deputy Leader of Opposition, 2004 - 2005
Minister of Trades and Industries, Appointed on the 29th July 2004.
Education:
1985-1986 Lycee Blaise Pascal, (Bachelor G2), New Caledonia
1983-1984 Bourail Technical College, (Technical Education Certificate), New Caledonia
1983 Bourail College, (General Education Certificate), New Caledonia
1983-1984 Bourail Technical College, (Technical Education Certificate), New Caledonia
1985-1986 Lycee Blaise Pascal, (Bachelor G2), New Caledonia.
Occupation before entering Parliament:
Accounts, Unelco, 1987 - 1988
Accountant, Development Bank, 1988 - 1990
Accountant, MSP Ltd, 1990 - 1991
Private Secretary, Prime Minister Carlot Korman, 1991 - 1995
Second Secretary, Ministry of Finance, 1996
First Secretary, Ministry of Education, 1997 - 1998
First Political Advisor, Ministry of Trade, 1998 - 1999
First Political Advisor, Ministry of Youth and Sport, 2000 - 2002
Year of birth: 24 April 1963
Home island: Pentecost
 

The House and Procedures Division of Parliament is a division of the Parliamentary Secretariat which is responsible for the management of parliament's procedures, legal advises and the security of Parliament. The division is responsible for ensuring that the functioning of Parliament is governed by the laws, rules and practices that form the basis of the Speaker's authority when presiding over debates.


The Hansard and Information Services Division is established to provide accurate records of parliamentary proceedings, manage information and communication technologies, deliver library and research services, and promote civic education. Its mission is to strengthen transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in the work of Parliament.. 

The Corporate Service Team is responsible for corporate strategy and planning under the direction of the Clerk Assistant Corporate services. It is also charged with providing efficient, accurate and management of human and financial resources. The department under Corporate Service includes: Human Resources, Finance, Information technology (ICT), Groundsman, Cleaners.

 

 Parliament automatically resolves itself into the Committee of the Whole House under the chairmanship of the speaker when debating a private or government Bill. They are often referred to as the ‘workhorses’ of a parliament. It is at the committee stage that the text of parliamentary bills is revised and refined to ensure that it is correct and ready for debate by the full Parliament. 

 

Vanuatu Parliament News

  • Commencement of Parliamentary Works 2026

    Port Vila, 15th January 2026, SHEFA Province – The works of the Parliamentary Secretariat have resumed for 2026.

    In a short devotional program, the Speaker of the Parliament, Excellency Stephen Dorrick FELIX MA’AU MALFES (MP), at the same time Acting Head Of State, welcomed everyone back to office.

    Read more: Commencement of Parliamentary Works 2026

  • Ensuring Efficiency and Transparency

    The Pacific Floating Budget Office pools together in Port Vila for few days till October 15th analyzing the budget for the year 2026 prior to the second ordinary session of 2025 of the Parliament of the Republic of Vanuatu which dates will be made known after the second extraordinary session for this year 2025 commencing October 22nd.

    This year's Pacific Floating Budget Office comprises of Ms. Yasivou Kalaniuvalu (Legislative Assembly of Tonga) Ms. Margaret Pigatauguru Sipele (National Parliament of Solomon Islands)

    • Mr. Michiel Verkade (New Zealand Parliament)
    • Mr. Giles Dickenson-Jones (UNDP FBO Consultant)
    • Mr. Zachary Dusan Dadic (Parliament of Queensland)
    • Ms. Teawa Tuare (Kiribati Parliament)
    • Mr. Josua Namoce (Fiji Parliament)

    Read more: Ensuring Efficiency and Transparency

  • Atajmen lo Lidaship Trening - Australia 2025

    Updates from Australia this week.

    Port Vila 27th May 2025, SHEFA Province - Olketa memba blong Palemen i gohed wetem trening atajmen we oli go atendem long Ostrelia.
    Tedei hemi day 2 blong trening mo Wednesdei 29 Mei bae hemi las dei blong trening bifo oli kontiniu long bisi program blong olketa we bae i luk oli travel tu i go long ol narafala steit.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Read more: Atajmen lo Lidaship Trening - Australia 2025

 

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