AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Diplomacy: Tuvalu used Fiji-hosted pre-COP31 to show leaders the reality of rising seas, with Tuvalu officials accusing Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese of disrespect and overstepping on sovereignty during the visit. COP31 Pressure: Pacific leaders warned COP31 must deliver action, not “talk shop” promises, and said the fossil-fuel transition deal can’t be left open for renegotiation. Climate Finance & Inclusion: Disability advocates demanded a seat at the climate finance table, while Fiji pushed for faster, community-focused adaptation funding and ocean-centred climate talks. Fiji Referendum & Elections: PM Rabuka set Fiji’s constitutional referendum for 9 December, but the Electoral Commission campaign-suspension move is being challenged as unlawful, with opposition leader Mahendra Chaudhry also questioning the legality of the referendum timing. Child Rights: Fiji’s Human Rights Commission urged removing “lawful and moderate chastisement” from the Constitution Amendment Bill, calling for zero tolerance for violence against children. Public Safety & Justice: Fiji Police are probing financial links in a $50m cocaine case, and military custody is being arranged for High Court exhibits after cocaine evidence went missing.
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