She credits her Indian heritage and upbringing with instilling discipline, respect, and a strong sense of community—values that now guide her public service.

The review concluded with a call for CLOs to remain vigilant, working closely with employers, host authorities, and partners to protect the dignity and welfare of all Fijian workers.

“Together we will continue to build our resilience because the threats challenging the Pacific are also the threats that challenge Australia.”

The awards night was held in Suva on Saturday, 6 December, where 22 individuals and organisations were recognised across various categories.

Mosese Soqeta Saresarevata, who arrived in Victoria in June to work in the meat-processing industry, quietly opted into a voluntary life insurance scheme costing just AUD $6 a week — less than the price of a coffee.

“The strength of our currency reflects the strength of our economy and our shared pride in who we are as a nation.”

As part of the training, participants also travelled to Kurukshetra to attend the International Gita Mahotsav from 23 to 25 November.

More research on such “islands of integrity” could illuminate strategies that work.

“I really believe that it will move the nation. What good? How? I don’t know. But it is an opening for us — for those involved, perpetrators and victims, those who have suffered.”

Public hearings began in Suva on 7 October 2025 and have been livestreamed to ensure accessibility for the Fijian diaspora.