Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Samoa Law Reform Commission slrc website ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Newsletter Volume 8, Issue 2 (Jane 2026 - June 2026)](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/newsletter-volume-8-issue-2-jane-2026-june-2026/) - Talofa lava with a Smile viewers!! The Samoa Law Reform Commission is pleased to present its 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝟖, 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫, our bi-annual newsletter. This edition shares updates on the Commission's work, consultations, and key activities during the reporting period. We thank our partners, stakeholders, and the public for your continued support - [Final Report - Review of the Fabric of Laws No.2](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/final-report-review-of-the-fabric-of-laws-no-2/) - Final Report - Review of the Fabric of Laws No.2 Read More - [Lipoti Faaiu - Iloiloga o le Timata le Upega o Tulafono a Samoa Nu.2](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/lipoti-faaiu-iloiloga-o-le-timata-le-upega-o-tulafono-a-samoa-nu-2/) - Lipoti Faaiu - Iloiloga o le Timata le Upega o Tulafono a Samoa Nu.2 READ MORE ## Pages - [Home](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/) - Welcome to Samoa Law Reform Commission Komisi o le Toefuataiga o Tulafono a Samoa Publications Ongoing Projects Completed Projects Staff Newsletter Latest News & Events WHO WE ARE Samoa Law Reform Commission The Commission was established in 2008 for the review, reform and development of the laws of Samoa custom and traditions, enhance the social, - [Newsletter](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/newsletter/) - Newsletters Newsletter 2026 Newsletter Volume 8 Issue 2 Jan 2026 - June 2026 Newsletter 2026 Newsletter Volume 8 Issue 1 July 2025 - December 2025 Newsletter 2024 Newsletter_Volume 6 Issue 2 January - June 2024Newsletter_Volume 7 Issue 1 July - December 2024 Newsletter 2025 Newsletter_Volume 7 Issue 2 January - June 2025 Newsletter 2023 Newsletter - [CSU Division](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/csu-division/) - Corporate Services Division Florita Tupa'i Corporate Services Manager VACANT Principal Project Coordinator Fugalaau Siaki Principal HR and Finance Officer Fuatimu Semisi Principal IT Officer Matuaialatata'a Maiava Ioane Executive Secretary & Receptionist Iliafi Mavaega Senior HR Officer Miracle Sio Transport Officer - [Legal Division](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/legal-division/) - Legal Division Tufuga Fagaloa Executive Director Sheliza Tapuai Assistant Executive Director Lizatalei Stanley Executive Legal Officer VACANT Executive Legal Officer Hope Crichton Executive Legal Officer Tauva Lima Senior Legal Officer Peleuila Itula Senior Legal Analyst - [Completed Projects](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/completed-projects/) - 2026 REVIEW OF THE FABRIC OF LAWS (No.2) In January 2024, the Samoa Law Reform Commission (SLRC) self-initiated and recommended to its Minister a project to undertake a second Review of the Fabric of Laws of Samoa (Fabric No. 2). The project was approved by the Honourable Minister and subsequently endorsed by the Attorney General on 2 - [Projects In Progress](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/projects-in-progress/) - Ongoing Projects Review of the Public Trust Office Act 1975 | Iloiloga o Tulafono o le Ofisa Tausi Mavaega 1975 The Public Trust Office requested the Commission to review its governing legislation, the Public Trust Office Act 1975. On date, the Minister for the Commission approved the Terms of Reference (TOR) for this project. The TOR - [Vacancies](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/vacancies/) - Position Title Forms Salary Level Due Date Principal Project Coordinator Download Forms Application Information PackageApplication FormJob Description $55,431.00 Due Date 17th July, 2026 Executive Legal Officer Download Forms Application Information PackageApplication FormJob Description $65,869.00 – $68,695.00 Due Date 17th July, 2026 - [Our Work](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/our-work/) - Samoa Law Reform Process Reference to Commission Research Consultation Issues Paper Final Report with Recommendation Report table in Parliament Reference to Commission The Commission receives a reference either from the Attorney-General, Prime Minister or Cabinet. The terms of the Reference set out the scope of the review. The Commission works within the boundaries set by - [History](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/history/) - HISTORY In the year 1997, Samoa’s Ministry of Justice and Courts’ Administration (MJCA) conducted the Institutional Strengthening Project, which highlighted the need for a law reform office for Samoa. The First Law Reform Commission Bill was then developed in 2001 to establish a law reform office for the sole purpose of reviewing and reforming the - [PUBLICATIONS](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/publications/) - Publications Annual Reports Annual Report 2008 - 2009 English VersionSamoa Version Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Samoa VersionEnglish Version Annual Report 2011 - 2012 English VersionSamoa Version Annual Report 2012 - 2013 English VersionSamoa Version Annual Report 2013 - 2014 English VersionSamoa Version Annual Report 2014 - 2015 English VersionSamoa Version Annual Report 2015 - - [Office Structure](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/office-structure/) - SLRC ORGANIZATION STRUSTURE - [Our Staff](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/our-staff/) - TUFUGA TO’OALO FAGALOA TUFUGA FATU Executive DirectorSamoa Law Reform Commission LEGAL DIVISION Click here to view CSU DIVISION Click here to view - [Did you know?](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/did-you-know/) - DID YOU KNOW? Age in laws of Samoa Age-in-the-Laws-of-Samoa-June-2019v2 Tulafono o le tagavai ma le vi'i o le malo a Samoa 23.08.2019-Official-Flag - [Minister Bio](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/minister-bio/) - Minister's Biography Personal Background Education and Training Work Experience Services / Tautua - [Contacts](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/contacts/) - Contacts us https://www.facebook.com/samoalawreform commission@samoalawreform,gov.ws 28493 Government FMFM11 Building, Samoa Law Reform Commission Level 1 | Eleele-fou (APIA) Working Hours Come visit us Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Open on Monday to Friday. - [CEO Bio](https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/ceo-bio/) - Tufuga To’oalo Fagaloa Tufuga Fatu Executive Director – SLRC QUALIFICATIONS: United Nations Law of the Sea Fellowship, NY, 1999LLM (Distinction) (IMO – International Maritime Law Institute, Malta) 1997LLB (University of Auckland) 1993MA(Hons) (History)(University of Auckland) 1989BA(Histpry)(University of Auckland) 1987 SUMMARY Tufuga is an international maritime lawyer by profession. 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