The Parliament of Vanuatu (; ) is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu.
It was established by chapter 4 of the 1980 Constitution, upon Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom.Constitution of Vanuatu
The functioning of Parliament is derived from the British Westminster system, and includes the principle of parliamentary supremacy, within the limits of the Constitution. The President, as a figurehead, may not veto parliamentary legislation, unless he considers it may be contrary to the Constitution, in which case he may refer it to the Supreme Court, and veto it only if the Supreme Court declares it to be contrary to the Constitution. Parliament is composed of fifty-two members, directly elected by citizens from multi-member constituencies for a four-year term.
Parliament elects the Prime Minister from among its members. Members of Parliament are also, along with the presidents of Regional Councils, members of the electoral college which elects the President, for a five-year term.
The current Speaker of the Parliament is the Hon. Stephen Dorrick Felix who has held the position since February 2025.
Members This is a list of members of the 14th Parliament of Vanuatu returned in the 2025 elections. As a result of the 2024 Vanuatuan constitutional referendum, those members elected as independents or as the only representative of their party were required to affiliate with a larger group. These affiliations were announced on May 16th 2025.
Constituency Winning candidate Party at Election Party after AffiliationAmbae (3 seats)Jay NgweleRural Development PartyJean Jacques NgweleIauko GroupQetu John Still TariIauko GroupAmbrym (2 seats)Basil BulebanRural Development PartyDahmasing John SalongLand and Justice PartyBanksDanny SailasLeaders Party of VanuatuEfate (5 seats)Stephen Dorrick FelixLeaders Party of VanuatuNorris Jack KalmetReunification Movement for ChangeMatai Manalka KaltabangIauko GroupJesse LuoUnion of Moderate PartiesFred Lui SamuelVanua'aki PartiEpi (2 seats)Robert Murray BohnVanuatu Progressive Development PartyIauko GroupSeoule Davidson Simeon (until 3 Dec 2025)Laverwo MovementVanua'aku PatiJohn Nil Supwo (from 19 Dec 2025)Vanuatu Progressive Development PartyIauko GroupLuganville (2 seats)Marc AtiIauko GroupSeremaiah Matai NawaluLeaders Party of VanuatuMaewoIan Toakalana WilsonNgwasoanda Custom MovementLeaders Party of VanuatuMalekula (7 seats)Marcellino BarthelemyReunification Movement for ChangeGracia ChadrackRural Development PartyAnatole HymakUnion of Moderate PartiesJones MalnimbwenLeaders Party of VanuatuMicha OliverRural Development PartyPaul PaoloLand and Justice PartyAlick TerryLand and Justice PartyMalo–AoreAllan Molvoke LikiUnion of Moderate PartiesPaamaSam Job AndyLeaders Party of VanuatuPentecost (4 seats)Maty Phen LangeNational United PartyLeaders Party of VanuatuMarc MuelsulRural Development PartyCharlot Tabimasmas SalwaiReunification Movement for ChangeBlaise SumptohRural Development PartyPort Vila (5 seats)Anthony Iaris HarryUnion of Moderate PartiesAtaloi Ishmael Ma'aukoro KalsakauUnion of Moderate PartiesJackson LessaLeaders Party of VanuatuMarie-Louise Paulette MilneGreen ConfederationIauko GroupRalph RegenvanuLand and Justice PartySanto (7 seats)Camillo AtiIauko GroupRobson Nalan IavroVanua'aku PatiJohn LumNamarakiena MovementLand and Justice PartyRick Tchamako MaheReunification Movement for ChangeGaetan PikiouneIndependentReunification Movement for ChangeSamson SamsenVanua'aku PatiFranklyn Ezra WilliamReunification Movement for ChangeShepherdsJohn William TimakataVanua'aku PatiSouthern Outer IslandsTomker NetvuneiLeaders Party of VanuatuTanna (7 seats)Xavier Emanuel HarryIauko GroupJohnny Rasu KoanapoVanua'aku PatiJotham NapatLeaders Party of VanuatuAndrew Solomon NapuatLand and Justice PartyAndrew Wilbur NapuatUnion of Moderate PartiesJames NoumetaLeaders Party of VanuatuJohnson Kalptu Youse SimilVanua'aku PatiTongoaJohn Vacher AmosNamarakieana MovementLeaders Party of VanuatuTorresJohn JosephVanua'aku Pati Seat declared vacated following Simeon receiving a 2 year, 6 month jail sentence for corruption. 3rd place finisher in the 2025 Election, declared elected due to receiving over 70% of the vote.
Designation Nils ran under in the 2025 General Election.
Also known as Erromongo.
Source: Parliament of Vanuatu
See also List of parliamentary constituencies of Vanuatu Law of Vanuatu Politics of Vanuatu List of speakers of the Parliament of Vanuatu List of legislatures by country
External links Official Website of the Parliament of Vanuatu Video archives of Parliament's sessions
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