FEO has requested $34.9 million to conduct 2022 General Elections

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FEO has requested $34.9 million to conduct 2022 General Elections – AG

By Semi Turaga

Tuesday 08/06/2021

Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. [image: Parliament of Fiji]

Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Fijian Elections Office has requested around $34.9 million to conduct the 2022 General Elections.

He told parliament the FEO has requested $20 million for preparatory costs and $14.9 million for Election Day itself through their 2021-2022 budget submission.

Sayed-Khaiyum adds the 2022 General Elections can take place on any date between 9th July 2022 to 9th January 2023.

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