Referendum Required for Key Anti-Corruption Provision

Report Summary

The Supreme Court determined that key provisions in the proposed Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, as announced by the Speaker of Parliament. Provisions requiring asset declarations from media institution heads and TRC-licensed entity leaders, as well as removing asset disclosure rules for certain household members, require a two-thirds parliamentary majority. Additionally, strict bail restrictions under the proposed law require both parliamentary approval and a public referendum, while remaining amendments need only a simple majority.