Appointment

His Majesty King George Tupou V, in Council appointed a Royal Land Commission on 10th October 2008, pursuant to the Royal Commissions Act (Cap 41) Laws of Tonga, which empowers such appointment to inquire into matters of importance to the public welfare.

Terms of Reference

The Royal Land Commission is empowered to inquire into and report on all matters whatsoever, concerning the land laws and practices in Tonga in order to provide more effective and efficient practices, without changing the basic land tenure of the Kingdom of Tonga.    

Time Frame

The Royal Land Commission is required to make its inquiries and submit to His Majesty, King George Tupou V, in Council its report on or before 30^th November 2011. This provides a three-year duration for the Royal Land Commission to enable completion of its Terms of Reference.

Royal Commissioners

Baron Fielakepa PC GCQS                                    Chairman                          

Lord Tupou KC PC KGCQS                                   Commissioner                   

Kahungunu Barron-Afeaki SC CRH                    Commissioner                   

Gloria Guttenbeil-Pole’o MRH                                Secretary