The Senate complements the work of the House of Representatives as a House of Review through its scrutiny and revision of Bills passed by the House of Representatives. Whilst the Senate has limited powers in respect of Money Bills it can guide opinion in general debate and by way of motions, petitions and adjournment speeches review and conduct enquiries on issues of national importance.

Under the 1997 Constitution, the Senate now comprises of 32 members of whom;

• fourteen (14) are appointed by the President of Fiji on the advice of the Bose Levu Vakaturaga (Great Council of Chiefs (GCC));
• Nine (9) are appointed by the President of Fiji on the advice of the Prime Minister; and
• Eight (8) are appointed by the President of Fiji on the advice of the Leader of Opposition; and
• One (1) is appointed by the President of Fiji on the advice of the Council of Rotuma.

The President And Vice President
The President or in his absence the Vice-President presides over each sitting of the Senate. Both the President and Vice-President are elected by majority vote of the Members of the Senate. For the purpose of electing the President of the Senate, the Secretary-General to Parliament presides and for that purpose has all the President's powers.

Nominees of the GCC
The 14 Senators appointed by the President of Fiji on the advise of the Great Council of Chiefs as highlighted above is one of the unique features of the Parliament of Fiji. These Senators represent the fourteen provinces that make up the Republic of the Fiji Islands. While it is not a requirement these 14 Senators usually consist of high chiefs from these respective provinces. These Senators are appointed to protect and safeguard the rights and interests of indigenous Fijians and the Constitution provides that 9 of these 14 Senators must support a Bill that alters or amends specific laws dealing with the administration of indigenous Fijian affairs before it can be enacted by Parliament.

Leader of the House
Similar to the House of Representatives, the Senate also has a Leader of the House who is responsible for moving the formal or general procedural motions of the Senate. The House Leader of the Senate is usually a nominee of the Prime Minister and in the absence of the Attorney General is responsible for the Government's legislative agenda.

Attorney General
Under the 1997 Constitution, the Minister appointed as the Attorney General is the chief legal adviser to the Government. The Attorney General may attend and take part in the proceedings of either House but may only vote in the House of which he or she is a member and is not to be regarded as a member of the other House except for the purpose of enjoying the privileges and immunities of a member of that other House. As the Cabinet Minister who may attend meetings of both Houses the Attorney General is usually responsible for moving the Government's legislative agenda, particularly in instances where the Attorney General is a member of the Senate.