Lord Vaea, 64, started his career in politics following his election as Tongatapu No. 1 Noble Representatives in Parliament in the 2010 general election.
He was appointed Minister of Agriculture under the former government administration of Lord Tu’ivakano.
In 2012, he was also given the Minister of Training, Employment, Youth and Sports portfolio.
He was re-elected into Parliament in 2014 and served as an MP until the House was dissolved in 2017.
He has returned to Parliament in the 2021 general election.
