Fiji–Australia treaties: PM Sitiveni Rabuka says the Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance (Veitacini Treaty) will return to Fiji Parliament for ratification before taking effect, with New Zealand also set for formal talks with Fiji and Australia before deciding whether to join. Budget & governance: Opposition MPs renewed pressure over Fiji’s 2026–2027 Budget, arguing it lacks a long-term plan and risks unsustainable debt, while Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel defended the projected 7% deficit as necessary to protect households. Civil service reform: Rabuka says the Civil Service Functional Review could include right-sizing to build a more efficient public service, not just cut numbers. Health delivery: Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says medicine shortages will be tackled through better stock monitoring and training, after Opposition raised concerns despite $31.8m for medicines. Police & pay: Opposition pushes for equal pay for civilian police staff excluded from recent salary increases, with Government pointing to a job evaluation exercise. Anti-corruption: FICAC closed a complaint against Acting DPP Nancy Tikoisuva, Deputy DPP John Rabuku and Chief Justice Salesi Temo, saying there wasn’t enough basis for a formal corruption probe. Regional diplomacy: New Zealand and Fiji signed a renewed five-year Duavata Partnership covering trade, security, democracy, social development and climate resilience. Suva disaster resilience: PCRIC opened a regional office in Suva to bring faster disaster risk insurance support to Pacific governments.