Naomi Matanitobua is a former Fijian judge, who took office as Chief Magistrate of Fiji on 14 December 2005, succeeding David Balram.
She was determined to dispel the impression, she said, that women cannot occupy senior judicial offices.
[1] In the wake of the military coup which deposed the Qarase government on 5 December 2006, Matanitobua was sent on paid leave until further notice, along with Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki, on 3 January 2007.
[3] The investigation would cover allegations that members of the judiciary had been implicated in 2000 Fijian coup d'état.
[6] Following her sacking she returned to legal work, defending Teimumu Kepa when she was charged with conspiracy by the military regime over plans to hold the annual Methodist Church conference.