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Speaker's decision legally unclear; justified in circumstances: Expert

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By Tina Mata'afa-Tufele 15 September 2021, 9:00AM

The Speaker of the House Papalii Lio Masipau lacks discretionary powers to refuse or delay the swearing-in of unsworn Members, says a New Zealand-based law academic.

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By Tina Mata'afa-Tufele 15 September 2021, 9:00AM

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