Anaseini Qionibaravi

Anaseini Qionibaravi (born ) She then trained at the Nasinu Teachers College before studying at the Auckland Teachers’ College on a two-year government scholarship, specialising in home economics.

When the Senate was established in 1970, Qionibaravi was appointed for a six-year term as one of Prime Minister Kamisese Mara's nominees. She was the only woman in the Senate, alongside 21 men.

In 1973 her husband Mosese Qionibaravi was elected to the House of Representatives of Fiji. The couple had four children.

In 1978 she resigned as chair of the Consumer Council, claiming it was underfunded.