Fiji, April 7 -- Nauru has passed major constitutional changes, with Parliament unanimously approving amendments that give it new powers to review failed referendum bills and extend its term to four years.

The Constitution Amendment (No.3) Act 2025 and the Constitution Amendment Act 2025 were passed by Parliament on 26 and 31 March 2026, following a unanimous vote by all 19 Members of Parliament.

The amendment introduces a new Article 84A into the Constitution, giving Parliament the authority to recall and review constitutional amendment bills that failed at referendum.

"The duty of Parliament is to make laws required for the 'peace, order and good government', as stated in Article 27, and as such it sees this amendment as necessary fo...