Opposition leader Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, Fiame’s predecessor, confirmed in Parliament that he had met with Fiame but clarified that the discussions focused solely on parliamentary matters and the smooth operation of the Government.
The Australian aluminium supply chain, uniquely situated entirely onshore – from bauxite mining to final products – will play a vital role in reducing emissions and securing economic wins for the country.
Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton revealed he had written to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in November 2023, urging a National Cabinet meeting to tackle the issue, only to be rebuffed.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the funding reflects his Government’s commitment to ensuring regional areas have the infrastructure they need to thrive.
“We live in the greatest country in the world, and I’m proud of our Indigenous heritage. But we should not be ashamed of celebrating our national day.”
The workshop was organised by Suva-based civil society organisation, Dialogue Fiji, in collaboration with Emily’s List Australia and funded by Misereor.
Once finished by 2030, the upgrades will provide 11 million homes and businesses with access to speeds of up to 1GB per second, significantly outpacing the current average speed of 76.64 Mbps.
The 18-month investigation, known as Project Bay, uncovered an alleged cross-border trafficking operation that used commercial trucking routes to move massive quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and opium between the United States and Canada.
