AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPacific Security & Alliances: New Zealand says it “should not be fazed” by China’s objections as it explores joining the Australia-Fiji “Ocean of Peace” alliance, while Tonga’s PM warns China’s missile test has “caused a stir” and urges the Pacific not to militarise the ocean. Fiji-Australia Defence Pact: Fiji’s new defence alignment is framed as part of a wider regional pushback after China’s nuclear-capable missile test, with debate growing over how Pacific states strengthen security without losing control of decisions. Fiji Politics & Budget: Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu and Deputy Opposition Leader Parveen Bala both press for economic fixes—Seruiratu flags rising debt and calls for a National Diaspora Policy, while Bala urges bipartisan cooperation to restore investor confidence and warns debt servicing crowds out services. Education & Labour: Seruiratu calls to restore TELS and expand bus support for rural students, as Government highlights skills and apprenticeship expansion to tackle labour shortages. Justice & Crime: ODPP statistics show violent assaults dominate serious prosecutions, and Fiji’s acting DPP warns laws must keep up with digital crime and online court evidence. Regional Governance: Solomon Islands expects a “best outcome” from treaty talks with Australia, as the U.S warns aid must not funnel into “one bank account.”
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