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10 August 2026

Paramount Lau chief urges Australia to introduce visa-free travel for Fijians

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Paramount Lau chief urges Australia to introduce visa-free travel for Fijians

Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara says when Fijians can travel to Australia just like an Australian travels to Fiji, "then vuvale (family) will mean the same thing" for both countries.

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