Fiji
Australia-Fiji diplomatic relations in question
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama was previously refusing to let Fiji participate at all in the Pacific Islands Forum. He’s......
‘Khana Kakana Cook Book’ helping Fijian community to live well
Fiji is known for its natural beauty and abundance in fresh, local produce… so it may surprise you to hear......
Fiji sanctions lifted, Australian relationship bolstered
A recent visit to Fiji by Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has laid the groundwork to rebuild relations between the......
Commander Bainimarama set to be in charge of democracy
The result of Fiji’s long awaited ballot looks set to keep military coup leader Frank Bainimarama in the top job,......
Fiji visit: could Julie Bishop have done better?
Last week Foreign Minister Julie Bishop flew to Fiji for a two-day visit to normalise relations that had been left......
Unions wary of restoring diplomatic ties with Fiji
Australia and New Zealand have patched up diplomatic relations with Fiji during trilateral discussions in Sydney. The Australian High Commissioner......
Fiji trade union “not at all optimistic” of return to democracy
A peak Fijian union body met with the Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr today, saying is not at all optimistic......
Fijian trade unionists jailed again
Last week two leaders from the Fiji Trades Union Congress were arrested. It’s not the first time they’ve been locked......
ACTU threatens global action over Fiji’s crackdown on trade unions
New regulations have come into effect in Fiji severely restricting the activities of unions in the country. The Australian Council......
Fiji’s trade unionists defiant after national congress shut down by police
Fiji’s unionists remain defiant after police shut down their national congress meeting on the weekend. The country’s military regime is......