The Australian government has approved a new initiative of working holiday visa for Fijians.
It is a reciprocal arrangement unlike the seasonal workers scheme that would allow Fijians to work in Australia for 3 months while on holiday or vice versa.
This was one of the main issues discussed between Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola and Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Brett Mason who met in Suva yesterday.
It is the first official visit by Senator Mason to Fiji in his current capacity.
During the meeting, Minister Kubuabola briefed Senator Mason about the developments in Fiji regarding the upcoming national democratic elections on 17th September. He also conveyed the Fijian Government's appreciation for all the assistance Australia is providing for the elections.
The meeting also discussed a range of bilateral, regional and global issues.
Senator Mason returns to Australia today.
Story By: Ronal Deo.
