Budget passed

Budget passed

The Fiji Times, 14 July 2017 – AFTER intense debate, scrutiny and long sitting hours for four days, Parliament passed the Government’s $4.35 billion 2017-2018 National Budget.

Economy Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum moved the motion for a third reading of the 2017-2018 Appropriation Bill to be read a third time and passed.

The 2017-2018 National Budget, which outlines State spending and revenue for the new financial year, was passed by 32 votes while 14 MPs voted against and four did not vote. Read more…