Fijian PM Sitveni Rabuka praised the positive impact of this sponsorship on the lives of Fijian families and communities, giving young people the opportunity to dream of a future in sports.
This liberal triumphalism led to the US withdrawing from the Pacific Islands and delegating Australia the task of the invigilator in the region in the early 1990s.
The Fiji Day celebrations revived the Island spirit for many Fijians away from home, showcasing the power of community and unity, transcending boundaries and bridging cultures.
“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”
In a pointed swipe at Hanson’s long-held position that migrants dissatisfied with Australia should leave, Payman said the same logic could apply to the veteran Queensland senator.
