1972 Niuean general election
South Pacific Island election
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Politics of Niue |
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General elections were held in Niue on 18 March 1972.[1] Only five of the eleven constituencies were contested, with the candidates in the other six constituencies elected unopposed.[2]
Aftermath
Following the elections, Robert Rex was re-elected as Leader of Government Business and formed an Executive Council of four members.[3]
Member | Portfolios |
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Robert Rex | Leader of Government Business, Finance and Government Administration |
Enetama Lipitoa | Health, Justice, Radio and Post Office |
Frank Lui | Works and Police |
Young Vivian | Agriculture, Economic Development and Marketing, Education |
Shortly after the elections concluded, a Select Committee for Constitutional Development was established to look at issues including land laws and the future relationship with New Zealand.[1] This led to a referendum on self-governance in 1974.