The Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025: Reversion of Rights, Sovereign Risk, and the Investment Climate in Fiji
The Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025 (Bill) is currently before the Parliament of Fiji for consideration. The Bill intends to establish a progressive framework for the management of indigenous resources. However, it creates several legal issues.
Media Industry Development Act Repealed
The Media Industry Development Act 2010 (“MIDA”) was repealed by Fiji’s Parliament through a majority vote for the motion.
Fiji's Foreign Investment law reforms set to commence
Fiji has recently introduced a range of new legislative and regulatory reforms targeted at promoting greater foreign investment.
i-Taukei Land Developments in Fiji – Amendments creating efficiencies
By Feizal Haniff and Pita Suguturaga Key Points I-Taukei land makes up 90% of land in Fiji. It is owned by the i-Taukei landowners (the...
Carrying on business in Fiji or Carrying on business with Fiji and Fijians?
The recent decision of Bomco Foam Industries Limited v A.C.C. Austpac Chemicals & Commodities Pty Limited[1](“Bomco”) examined the principle
