Informal groups do form in Parliament, but membership is fluid.

[2] Parliament is elected for a three-year term, but can be dissolved earlier.

The government, which comprises the President and the Cabinet, must retain the support of a majority in Parliament.

Nauruans who provide proof of illness, are in hospital or are not present in the country on election day are excused.

The electoral commission provides a mobile voting service for voters hospitalised or unable to go to polling stations due to incapacity, involving polling staff travelling to these individuals to ensure they can cast their ballot.