Fiji repeals law guaranteeing public access to surfing breaks
Fiji's parliament has repealed a 2010 law that opened all surfing breaks to public access, with opposition lawmakers calling the replacement flawed.
Fiji's lawmakers have repealed legislation from 2010 that had guaranteed public access to all surfing breaks in the country. The replacement law has drawn criticism from opposition members who argue it is flawed. The original law had been introduced during an earlier administration.
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Fijian lawmakers repeal Bainimarama-era surfing law despite opposition criticism
Fiji's lawmakers have repealed a 2010 law that opened all surfing breaks to public access, despite opposition criticism that the replacement legislation is "flawed".