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DFAT advice for Fiji

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When travelling to Fiji, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Fiji.

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Health Issues (confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza 09). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Summary

  • The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza 09 in a number of countries throughout the world, including Fiji. For a list of these countries, visit the WHO website. For further information and advice to Australians, including on possible quarantine measures overseas, see our travel bulletin on H1N1 Influenza 09.
  • We advise you to exercise caution in Fiji due to the unresolved political situation and deterioration in the rule of law.
  • Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor international media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
  • In April 2009 Fiji’s President abrogated the Constitution and appointed a new interim government. He has also decreed a set of Public Emergency Regulations, which give the police and military extensive powers. These developments have increased political uncertainty in Fiji.
  • We advise you in Fiji to exercise a high degree of caution in Suva due to the unresolved political situation. An outbreak of violence and civil unrest could occur without warning.
  • You should avoid demonstrations, street rallies and public gatherings as such events could result in civil disorder.
  • You should avoid military installations, military activity and concentrations of military personnel around Suva.
  • Actions taken by the military and other government organisations since the coup have undermined the protections ordinarily afforded by the rule of law and have affected the interests and welfare of Australians in some instances.
  • There have been reports of increases in violent crime. Expatriates and tourists have been targeted, particularly in Suva. You should maintain a high degree of personal security awareness.
  • Credible threats have been made against the Australian High Commission and its staff in Suva.
  • The Australian Government has authorised the voluntary departure of the dependants of Australia-based staff in the Australian High Commission in Suva.
  • Cyclone season is November to April. See the Natural Disasters section below for more detailed advice.
  • Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
    • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
    • register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
    • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
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