Fiji’s Climate Change Act 2021 is more than hot air
By Sam Cook and Damian Kelly Summary Fiji has become the seventh country in the world – and first Big Ocean State – to pass domestic legislation inclusive of a net-zero target by 2050. The Act gives full effect to Fiji’s obligations under the Paris Agreement and implements its Nationally Determined Contributions. The Act affects those operating in both the private and public sectors in Fiji – with guidelines expected within twelve months of the Act’s commencement. The Act is
Alert: Charitable Organizations to Submit Annual Returns
By Pita Suguturaga Notice to Charitable Organizations On 12 November 2021, the Registrar of Titles issued a Notice to 876 Charitable Organizations requiring them to submit their annual returns containing the names, current addresses of all the trustees, board members and office bearers of the charitable trusts including a copy of the annual audited accounts by 31 December 2021. The list of relevant Charitable Organizations can be found here. Effect of Non-Compliance Failure o
