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order to promote inclusiveness in the electoral (C) ELECTION CALENDAR
process. In order to be credible, an election is
required to include all various population groups 1. Last Election Dates
as equitable partners. Active participation of all General elections were held in Vanuatu on 19–20
segments of society in political processes is an March 2020
indispensable aspect of a strong democracy.
In this context, the EC and VEO make special Future Election Date
information and awareness efforts targeting
women, youth and people with disabilities. Compulsory Voting
No
Method of Dispute Resolution
The jurisdiction to hear and determine any
question as to whether a person has been validly
elected as a member of Parliament, the National
Council of Chiefs, and a Local Government
Council or whether he has vacated his seat or
has become disqualified to hold it shall vest in the
Supreme Court.

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