An attempt by Fiji's opposition to have local government elections this year has failed.
Elected municipal councils were abolished more than a decade ago under military rule, and the government says that won't change until laws are reviewed.
The issue has been the subject of debate in parliament this week, as Sally Round reports.
Lenora Salusalu Qereqeretabua (born March 1968) is a broadcaster and member of the Parliament of Fiji. She is a member of the National Federation Party (NFP). Photo: NFP Facebook Page
