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Fiji’s paramount chief calls for Australian visa-free travel for Fijians

Fiji's paramount chief says allowing Fijians visa-free access to Australia would strengthen family ties between the nations.

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Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara, Fiji's paramount chief, has urged Australia to introduce visa-free travel for Fijians. He argues that when Fijians can travel to Australia with the same ease as Australians travel to Fiji, family bonds between the two countries will be strengthened.

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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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