Development

Australia will continue working in partnership with Fiji to support its regional ambitions, prioritise Pacific-led solutions to Pacific issues and support Fiji to manage the impacts of climate change. This objective encompasses our support for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), including the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the Boe Declaration on Regional Security.

Australia is committed to defence, police, border and security engagement that fosters a peaceful, secure and resilient Pacific, for the mutual benefit of both Australia and Fiji. Continuing to train, exercise and deploy together will help Australia and Fiji meet the expectation of PIF leaders that the Pacific region can manage regional security challenges.

Australia will work in partnership with the Government of Fiji to provide opportunities for Fijians and Australians to connect. Strong and dynamic people-to-people links are the bedrock of our partnership.

In 2023, Australia and Fiji renewed and elevated our Vuvale Partnership following consultation across the Australian and Fijian governments on agreed priorities. This DPP articulates how Australia will contribute to these shared priorities. 

In 2025-26, Australia will deliver $5.097 billion in Official Development Assistance (ODA), an increase of $135.8 million from 2024-25. Our development program is more strategic, effective and responsive, ensuring resources are directed where they are needed most

Australia has strong engagement and advocacy on GEDSI issues in Laos

Australia will carefully target its investments to support economic growth and resilience in Laos. 

Australia remains committed to investing in human capital development to support sustainable and inclusive growth

The Australia – Laos Development Partnership Plan 2024–2029 (DPP) translates into action the development priorities Australia shares with Laos.

SNGP aims to build a coalition of influence to facilitate and progress sustainable progressive change at the subnational level by deliberately working in an adaptive manner collaborating with federal, provincial and local governments, and a range of civil society organisations, professional associations, academic institutions, private sector, and individual experts.