Media Industry Development Authority of Fiji

Media Industry Development Authority of Fiji
FormationJune 28, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-06-28)
DefunctApril 6, 2023
PurposeMedia regulation
HeadquartersSuva
Budget
$150,000 FJD
Websitemida.org.fj

The Media Industry Development Authority of Fiji (MIDA) was an independent statutory body that regulated mass media in Fiji.[1] The Authority was established in June 2010 by the Fijian government under the Media Industry Development Decree 2010. It enforces media ethics which governs all media organizations in Fiji as well as regulating media content and implementing rules on advertising. In April 2023, the coalition government led by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka voted to repeal the authority.

The Authority consisted of a chairperson and five members which included the Solicitor-General as well as four others representing the public, one representing consumers, one representing women, one representing children and a journalist representing the media industry. All members including the chairperson are appointed by the Attorney-General of Fiji and serves for 3 years.[2]

  1. ^ "Media Industry Development Authority of Fiji - Yellow Pages Fiji". www.yellowpages.com.fj. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Commencement of the Media Industry Development Decree 2010". The Fijian Government. 28 June 2010. Archived from the original on 5 June 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2022.