18 Facts About Daniel Fatiaki

Taniela Vafo'ou Fatiaki CF was born on 1954 and was the Chief Justice of Fiji from 1 August 2002, when he succeeded Sir Timoci Tuivaga, till 5 December 2008.

Daniel Fatiaki moved with his family to Suva, the Fijian capital, for schooling.

Daniel Fatiaki enrolled in the Foundation Programme at the University of the South Pacific for one year, and won the Morris Hedstrom scholarship to study Law at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, from which he graduated in 1976.

Daniel Fatiaki practiced Law in New Zealand from 1977 to 1979, and in Fiji from 1979 to 1984.

Daniel Fatiaki was then appointed to the post of Commissioner for Oaths in Fiji.

Daniel Fatiaki later served as Fatiaki was previously Chairman of the Fiji Law Reform Commission in 1994 and 1995.

Daniel Fatiaki has served as a judge on the Supreme Court of Vanuatu.

Daniel Fatiaki has been the Chief Justice of Nauru since 29 January 2021.

Daniel Fatiaki criticised fellow-Judge Nazhat Shameem for her role in the decision, saying that she had unlawfully chaired a meeting of the Judicial Service Commission and written to President Ratu Josefa Iloilo on behalf of the JSC, identifying herself as Chair of the JSC, which is in fact a role reserved for the Chief Justice, recommending the appointment of Gates.

On 19 January 2007, it was revealed that President Ratu Josefa Iloilo had signed a decree formally suspending Daniel Fatiaki, pending an inquiry into allegations that he had been involved in the 2000 coup, to the extent of drafting decrees and giving legal advice to coup frontman George Speight.

Parmesh Chand, the chief executive officer of the Prime Minister's Office, informed the Chief Registrar's Office that while Daniel Fatiaki was suspended, he would be banned from attending any meetings or conferences abroad.

Daniel Fatiaki formally resigned as Chief Justice on 5 December 2008.

Daniel Fatiaki is a Roman Catholic and a native of Rotuma, a Fijian Dependency.

Daniel Fatiaki is the first Rotuman to be appointed to the bench in Fiji, and his appointment as Chief Justice resulted in great public rejoicing on the island.

Daniel Fatiaki is the son of Anselmo Daniel Fatiaki, who was one of the first Rotumans to graduate from university.

Daniel Fatiaki has 5 brothers - Seforana, John, Alec, Joachim, and Christopher.

Daniel Fatiaki is married to Martha and has 4 sons.

Daniel Fatiaki was made a Companion of the Order of Fiji, together with Vijay Singh, in 2004.