Fiji, Oct. 1 -- The Fiji Electoral Commission has adopted new campaign limitation rules restricting the use of State resources and government premises for election campaigning ahead of the General Election.

The Campaign Limitations Rules 2026 were adopted on 24 September under Section 155(1) of the Electoral Act 2014 and will come into effect on 20 October.

The rules set out what political parties, candidates, Members of Parliament and other electoral participants can and cannot do during the campaign period.

A key provision prohibits the use of State or Government resources for campaign purposes.

This includes state-funded equipment, communication networks, transport and shipping services, and Government premises, unless their use is...