Out first, in later | Malimali defends her appointment

Out first, in later | Malimali defends her appointment

Newly-appointed Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) Commissioner Barbara Malimali has defended her appointment and labelled the criticism by senior politicians “irresponsible”. She said she had resigned as chair of the Electoral Commission of Fiji before taking up her new post, and found it offensive that she was rendered to as a political appointee. Ms Malimali, who is also known to be very outspoken, also fired a volley at o…

Usamate Criticises Malimali’s Appointment as FICAC Commissioner

The appointment of Barbara Malimali as Commissioner of Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) feels all wrong, and just inappropriate. That’s how Senior Opposition Member of Parliament Jone Usamate labelled FICAC’s top job reshuffle. Mr Usamate said he had nothing against Ms Malimali personally, but supported the appointments of women in important and critical positions. He said the notion of transparency and accountability seeme…