Aust govt to provide $105.5M in development assistance

The Australian Government will provide a record $105.5 million in official development assistance to Fiji in the 2013-2014 financial year.

Counsellor for Development Assistance in Fiji Joanne Choe said the increased aid flows deliver on the Australian Government's promise to double the size of AusAID's bilateral budget to Fiji over two years.

She said AusAID is helping the poorest children to attend school more regularly and working to see more babies growing safely through their early years.

According to Choe Australia also remains committed to supporting credible steps towards democratic elections, building on the provision of $4.79 million for electronic voter registration, Constitution development and civic education in 2012.

Story by: Filipe Naikaso