Following 2016 general election, a political and electoral reform process was launched by the government of Vanuatu aims at pursuing political stability, and in that context, the Political Reform Taskforce was established to review possible reform measures, in particular in relation to the political governance. According to the article 86 of the Constitution a national referendum is required if a constitutional amendment is passed by the Parliament on the the status of Bislama, English and French, the electoral system, or the parliamentary system.
In 2024 Parliament has enacted a constitutional amendment requiring a referendum, and therefore the first ever National Referendum will be called. Voters will have a choice between a (green) “yes” ballot and a (red) “no” ballot.
