Parliament of Vanuatu

Palamen blong Vanuatu
Parlement du Vanuatu
13th Parliament
Type
Type
History
FoundedJuly 1980
Preceded byNew Hebrides Representative Assembly
Leadership
Seoule Simeon, LM
since 15 June 2021
Charlot Salwai, RMC
since 6 October 2023
Leader of the Opposition
Bob Loughman, Vanua'aku Pati
since 4 November 2022
Structure
Seats52 members
Political groups
  •   UMP (7)
  •   VP (7)
  •   RMC (5)
  •   LPV (5)
  •   GJP (4)
  •   RDP (4)
  •   NUP (3)
  •   IG (3)
  •   PPP (3)
  •   VNDP (2)
  •   LM (1)
  •   Nagriamel (1)
  •   PUDP (1)
  •   VPDP (1)
  •   UCM (1)
  •   NCM (1)
  •   VLM (1)
  •   NM (1)
  •   Independents (1)
Elections
Single non-transferable vote
Last election
13 October 2022
Next election
2026
Meeting place
Port Vila
Website
www.parliament.gov.vu

The Parliament of Vanuatu (Bislama: Palamen blong Vanuatu; French: Parlement du Vanuatu) is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu.

It was established by chapter 4 of the 1980 Constitution, upon Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom.[1]

The functioning of Parliament is derived from the British Westminster system, and includes the principle of parliamentary supremacy, within the limits of the Constitution. The President, as a figurehead, may not veto parliamentary legislation, unless he considers it may be contrary to the Constitution, in which case he may refer it to the Supreme Court, and veto it only if the Supreme Court declares it to be contrary to the Constitution. Parliament is composed of fifty-two members, directly elected by citizens from multi-member constituencies for a four-year term.[1][2]

Parliament elects the Prime Minister from among its members. Members of Parliament are also, along with the presidents of Regional Councils, members of the electoral college which elects the President, for a five-year term.[2]

The current Speaker of the Parliament is the Hon. Seoule Simeon who has held the position since June 2021.

Members

This is a list of members of the 12th Parliament of Vanuatu returned in the 2022 elections.

Constituency Winning candidate Party
Torres (1 seat)Claude Christophe Antoine EmeleeVanuatu National Development Party
Banks (1 seat)Jack WonaVanuatu National Development Party
Santo (7 seats)Rick Mahe TchamakoReunification Movement for Change
Ati CamilloIauko Group
Samson SamsenVanua'aku Pati
Lulu SakaesPeople's Progressive Party
Pikoune Joshua LeonardNagriamel
Vari Peter JamesUnity for Change Movement
Gaetan PikiouneVanuatu Liberal Movement
Luganville (2 seats)Marc AtiIauko Group
Matai Seremaia NawaluLeaders Party of Vanuatu
Malo/Aore (1 seat)Wesley Langi RasuVanua'aku Pati
Malekula (7 seats)Sato KilmanPeople's Progressive Party
Marcelino BarthelemyReunification Movement for Change
Terry AlickLand and Justice Party
Esmon Esai SaimonVanua'aku Pati
Sanick Asang Asang was removed from parliament in 2023 due to ineligibility[3]National United Party
Don Ken Stephen Elected in by-election to replace Sanick Asang[4]People's Progressive Party
Gracia ShadrackLeaders Party of Vanuatu
Hymak Anatole Union of Moderate Parties
Paama (1 seat)Job Sam AndyLeaders Party of Vanuatu
Ambrym (2 seats)John Damassing SalongLand and Justice Party
Bruno Leingkone TauNational United Party
Ambae (3 seats)Jay NgweleRural Development Party
James BulePeople's Unity Development Party
Still John Tari QetuNational United Party
Maewo (1 seat)Ian WilsonNgwasoanda Custom Movement
Pentecost (4 seats)Charlot SalwaiReunification Movement for Change
Blaise SumptohRural Development Party
Marc MuelsulRural Development Party
Silas Bule MelveNational United Party
Epi (2 seats)Seoule SimeonLaverwo Movement
John Roy NilVanuatu Progressive Development Party
Tongoa (1 seat)John AmosNamarakieana Movement
Shepherds (1 seat)John William TimakataVauna'aku Pati
Efate (5 seats)Norris Jack KalmetReunification Movement for Change
Jean Baptist TamaIndependent
Andrew Samuel KalpoilepUnion of Moderate Parties
Gloria Julia KingsUnion of Moderate Parties
Luo JesseUnion of Moderate Parties
Port Vila (5 seats)Justin NgweleRural Development Party
Ralph RegenvanuLand and Justice Party
Harry Anthony IarrishUnion of Moderate Parties
Ishmael KalsakauUnion of Moderate Parties
Sumptoh UlrichReunification Movement for Change
Tanna (7 seats)Harry Xavier EmanuelIauko Group
Jotham NapatLeaders Party of Vanuatu
Andrew Solomon NapuatLand and Justice Party
Johnny Koanapo RasouVanua'aku Pati
Nako Ianatom NatumanUnion of Moderate Parties
Simil Kalptu Johnson YouseVanua'aku Pati
Bob LoughmanVanua'aku Pati
Tafea Outer Islands (1 seat)Netvunei TomkerLeaders Party of Vanuatu
Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Constitution of Vanuatu
  2. 1 2 Parliament website
  3. ↑ "Vanuatu court rules against MP, declares seat vacant". Loop Vanuatu. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  4. ↑ Roberts, Anita. "Former MP Ken leads unofficial results on Malekula". Retrieved 6 October 2023.

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