Collectie MS 1274 - Papers relating to politics in Fiji

Identificatie

referentie code

AU PMB MS 1274

Titel

Papers relating to politics in Fiji

Datum(s)

  • 1988-2000 (Vervaardig)

Beschrijvingsniveau

Collectie

Omvang en medium

Reels 1-18; 35mm microfilm

Context

Naam van de archiefvormer

(1937-2022)

Biografie

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Geschiedenis van het archief

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Inhoud en structuur

Bereik en inhoud

Jai Ram Reddy (born on 12 May 1937 in Lautoka, Fiji) is an Indo-Fijian statesman who has had a distinguished career in both legislative and judicial branches of the Fijian government. He was admitted to the Bar in New Zealand in 1960 and in Fiji in 1961. Between 1966 and 1970 he was Crown Counsel and Principal Legal Officer in the Attorney-General’s Office. Between 1970 and 1997 he was a senior partner of a law firm.
Reddy entered politics when he was appointed to the Senate in 1972, by the then leader of the opposition Sidiqu Koya. In 1977 he became leader of the National Federation Party (NFP). In this role he was Leader of the Opposition in the Fijian Parliament between 1977 and 1984; and again between 1992 and 1999.
Judge Reddy briefly served as Attorney-General and Minister for Justice in the Bavadra Government until its overthrow in a military coup in 1987. Judge Reddy was a Member of the Constitutional Review Commission which reviewed the 1990 Constitution of Fiji and removed all discriminatory provisions against Indo-Fijians. In 1998 Judge Reddy was made a Companion of the Order of Fiji in recognition of his service to Fiji. In 2000 he was appointed President of the Fiji Court of Appeal but resigned his commission in August that year, following the overthrow of the lawfully elected government. He was re-appointed President of the Fiji Court of Appeal in January 2002, and retains his commission as Justice of Appeal (on leave).

Correspondence, 1989-1999 (reels 1-3)
Subject files (reels 4-6)
Constitution of Fiji (reels 6-9)
Filing systems (gaps) (reels 9-10)
National Federation Party and Elections (reels 10-12)
Speeches (reel 12)
Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Act (ALTA) (reels 12-15)
Files on Women's Issues (reels 15-17)
Other files (reels 17)
Printed material (reel 17-18)
Serials (reel 18)
See Finding aids for details.

Waardering, vernietiging en slectie

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Ordeningstelsel

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Available for reference

Taal van het materiaal

  • Engels

Schrift van het materiaal

Taal en schrift aantekeningen

Fysieke eigenschappen en technische eisen

Verwante materialen

Bestaan en verblifplaats van originelen

Institution: Pacific Research Archives, Australian National University
Address: R.G. Menzies Building 2, McDonald Rd, Acton ACT 2601
Country: Australia

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ISO 639-3: eng
Glottolog: stan1293

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ms1274

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Taal (talen)

  • Engels

Schrift(en)

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Collection was restricted access until July 2013. 'Conditions governing access' updated to 'Available for reference' in November 2024.

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