Fiji-Australia Treaties & Regionalism: Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Fiji-Australia agreements under the Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance will be tabled in Australia’s Parliament next week, with Fiji set to follow in its current sitting—while both sides push closer Pacific cooperation ahead of the PIF Foreign Ministers Meeting in Suva. Pre-COP31 Push: Wong also backed PM Rabuka’s call for world leaders to attend Pre-COP31 in Nadi and Tuvalu, as Fiji says preparations are on track and attendance is up to each government. HIV Funding Boost: Australia announced $23.5m for Fiji’s HIV response, including stronger testing, treatment access and health system support through the Vuvale Partnership. Women in Parliament: Minister Sashi Kiran says women remain severely underrepresented in Fiji’s Parliament, calling for quotas and law reviews to lift participation. Police Bill & Harassment Claims: Fiji Women’s Lawyers Association alleges police sexually harassed women via community Viber groups, urging safeguards and accountability. Sugar Industry Consultations: PM Rabuka reassures cane farmers the sector won’t be discarded, while growers debate reforms and ideas like using bagasse to generate income. New Political Force: Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu launches the People First Party, promising voters come first after FijiFirst’s deregistration. Suva Begging Crackdown Pressure: Suva restaurant owners complain aggressive beggars are entering eateries, with Suva City Council saying joint action with police is being planned. Sports & Governance: Fiji Rugby defends scheduling the Fijiana XV Test alongside national quarter-finals, and the Fiji Sports Council advertises for a new CEO.