The Journalists Association of Samoa recently called for better treatment of reporters and expressed surprise the new parliament building, funded by Australian did not include a press gallery.
Earlier when parliament tabled the budget for the 2019/20, media were given a tent to listen to proceedings without a television for visuals.
However in a statement, Parliament said house rules facilitated media access and reporting of parliamentary debates but also aimed to make sure the Fono Chamber as a working environment for MPs and officials, was maintained and respected.
