Dr Viliami Ta’u Tangi, styled Lord Tangi of Vaonukonuka is a Tonga

Tonga

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n politician and former Cabinet Minister. He has previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health.

Tangi trained as a doctor, and was Chief Surgeon in Vaiola Hospital, Nuku'alofa

Nuku'alofa

Nukualofa is the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the southern most island group of Tonga.-Mythological origins:...

, before moving to Australia

Australia

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. He returned to Tonga after being appointed as Minister of Health. As a Minister, he sat in the Tongan Parliament

Legislative Assembly of Tonga

The Legislative Assembly of Tonga has 30 members, 9 members elected for a three year term in multi-seat constituencies via the single non-transferable vote system, 9 members elected for a three year term by the 33 hereditary nobles of Tonga, 10 members of the Privy Council and 2 governors. The...

, but was not an elected representative.

Following democratic reforms in 2010, Dr Tangi contested the 2010 election

Tongan general election, 2010

Early general elections under a new electoral law were held in Tonga on 25 November 2010. They determined the composition of the 2010 Tongan Legislative Assembly....

, but failed to win a seat. He was subsequently appointed a life-peer, as Lord Tangi of Vaonukonuka.

External links

• Profile at Parliament of Tonga.