Since 2002, India has been a dialogue partner of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), but meaningful engagement only began in 2014 with the Modi government's establishment of the FIPIC.

The Pasifika leaders also stressed that their ancestral stories have always conveyed the importance of living sustainably and protecting the health of the land, skies, and seas.

"I believe it’s here to help our younger generations understand our history and to carry it forward from our ancestors to now.”

Despite leadership-level scuffles, both reports demonstrate that respondents appreciate Australia–Pacific ties.

With retired Major General Sitiveni Rabuka back at the helm, there is hope that the indigenous iTaukei population's concerns on land and resources including rampant poverty and unemployment in their community will finally be addressed. 

The Albanese government promises more transparent and accountable trade negotiations, including independent evaluation of their costs and benefits.

Foreign-appointed judges still sit on the Court of Appeal in certain countries.