Some family members and male employees initially pushed back against the idea of women working on the ferries, raising concerns about safety and changes in workplace dynamics.
A key measure of underlying inflation closely watched by the RBA fell to 2.9%, returning to within the 2-3% inflation target band for the first time since 2021.
The report stated that more extreme weather events have been observed in Fiji, including stronger cyclones, frequent droughts, and periods of excessive rainfall.