Over the past nine months, nearly 160 packages were detected and referred to the joint operation set up to target criminal syndicates shipping contraband into the state.

"We will take every action through our police and also our security agencies to make sure that anyone responsible for this faces the full force of the law."

Outgoing PIF chair and Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, welcomed the appointment saying “we are in good hands as we paddle our drua to achieve our collective aspirations”.

My visit has strengthened the already close relationship that Australia enjoys with India, a key partner and good friend in the Indo-Pacific."

Of the businesses in breach of workplace laws, eight had underpaid their workers and three had failed to meet pay slip and record-keeping requirements.

“Women want to see more anti-sexual-harassment policies in place because even though it is mandated by law, no one knows about it.”

"Don’t waste your breath over humour, culture, sport and other inane stuff. Just talk business."

Financial details of several individuals and businesses were also unlawfully obtained, resulting in using credit card information to make a series of unauthorised purchases.

PM Albanese was all praise for his 'friend' Modi (Indian Prime Minister) for his foresight.

Bainimarama and Qiliho were questioned in detail at CID headquarters last month and a number of police files on various matters are in the process of being reviewed in the Office of the DPP.