Australia Commits $500 Million to Fiji, Eyes Security and Border Upgrades

Australia will also embed AFP officers in Fiji Police and invest $12 million to upgrade cargo screening at Lautoka and Suva ports.

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese (L) and the Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka at a rugby union Test match between Australia and Fiji in Newcastle, Australia on July 6, 2025. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images

Australia is set to increase its development aid to Fiji by an additional $40 million (FJD 56 million) over four years, bringing the total bilateral support to nearly $500 million (FJD$734 million) between 2025 and 2029.

The updated assistance will see two technical experts deployed to help roll out Fiji’s new National Security Strategy.