Robson welcomes Tongan court decision
Progressive MP Matt Robson says that the decision of the Tongan Court which effectively restores media freedom of speech
is a significant step towards democracy in the Pacific kingdom.
“It is important now that the Tongan government sets in motion further steps towards open and accountable government and
allows for progress towards a more open form of government.
“The New Zealand Parliamentary select committee inquiry into relations with Tonga has heard considerable evidence from
Tongans that it is there wish that Tonga move as quickly as possible toward a Parliamentary democracy.