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Time for a fresh approach: Australia and Fiji relations post-abrogation

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28 January 2010This report argues that it is time for a fresh approach by the Australian Government  to prepare the grounds for a more effective re-engagement with the Government of Fiji. Eliminating some of the negatives in the current bilateral relationship is a necessary first step toward re-engaging positively.

The report recommends:

•  rebalance the regional relationship
•  avoid undiplomatic language
•  abandon indefensible travel bans
• relax defence bans
• cooperate on non-traditional security issues.

Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeAPO Member, Think tank
CoverageAustralia, Asia and the Pacific
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/20263

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