GERRY BROWNLEE (National—Ilam) Link to this
I raise a point of order, Madam Speaker. This is a relatively serious matter. I am not sure whether people in the House are aware that in recent hours martial law has been declared in Fiji. I wonder whether we might get an indication from the Deputy Prime Minister as to whether there will be a statement from the Government on that at some time today, preferably to the House.
Hon Dr MICHAEL CULLEN (Deputy Prime Minister) Link to this
I have not been informed on this matter. I will make inquiries to see whether that is appropriate, in the absence of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. I am, of course, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in Mr Peters’ absence.