He noted that while a C.E.O. has been appointed for the Export Authority, its formal establishment by the Government is still pending. 

Lauofo then proposed drafting legislation to formally establish the Authority. Additionally, he emphasised the significance of collaboration between the Export Authority and entrepreneurs to facilitate exports to international markets, emphasising cooperation over competition.

 "The lack of clarity surrounding S.E.A. and its operational strategy raises serious concerns. We need transparent legislation to define its mandate and objectives," Lauofo Fonotoe asserted.

Regarding the newly proposed Ministry of Lands and Survey, which incorporates the Samoa Land Corporation (S.L.C.) and the Samoa Trust Estates Corporation (S.T.E.C.), Lauofo Fonotoe cautioned against potential contradictions in their mandates under a unified ministry.

Lauofo expressed concern that this reorganisation might conflict with the original mandates of these corporations, noting that SL.C. .operates under the Companies Act, S.T.E.C. has its governing legislation, and the Land Board currently falls under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE).

He proposed drafting legislation to formally establish this new Ministry. He also urged the government to take into consideration the impact this will have on staff members, given that these distinct entities will be consolidated under one umbrella organisation.

The establishment of these new ministries and authorities, announced by Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa last year, forms a central part of the $1.15 billion budget under current parliamentary review. 

In his budget address, the Minister of Finance, Lautimuia Uelese Vaai said to effectively capture the whole of Government lands under one framework, a new Ministry of Lands and Survey will be established effective July 2024 with the separation of related functions from the existing Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Lands currently managed by the Samoa Land Corporation (SLC) and the Samoa Trust Estates Corporation (STEC) will be transferred to the new Ministry of Lands and Survey in the upcoming fiscal year once the Ministry of Public Enterprises completes the winding up process.

The Ministry of Lands and Survey has a budget allocation of $8.5 million, with $2.9 million earmarked for operational expenses and $5.6 million designated for state transactions.

Additionally, the new Ministry of Sports and Recreations is slated for establishment in the forthcoming financial year. 

Finance Minister Lautimuia informed Parliament of plans to wind up the Samoa Sports Facilities Authority, with its functions to be integrated into this new ministry in the subsequent fiscal year. The Ministry of Sports and Recreations (M.S.R.) has been allocated $8.2 million, including $2 million from its own funds, $3.2 million as a government grant to the SSFA for third-party outputs, and $2.9 million for state transactions.

Furthermore, consultations are underway for the establishment of the Samoa Exports Authority (S.E.A.) under a new financial year initiative. According to the primary budget document, a total of  $1.2 million has been allocated for the establishment of the S.E.A.