In 2003 Lavulavu apologised to the House after an altarcation with fellow MP ʻAkilisi Pohiva.
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In the November 2010 general election, standing in newly districted single-seat constituency of Vavaʻu 14, he lost his seat to Lisiate ‘Akolo, obtaining 540 votes (22.7%) to ‘Akolo's 665 (28%).