“AUSTRALIA is back,” says Fiji-Australia Business Council (FABC) Vice President Saud Minam, as membership surges and ties deepen.
“We bring together both outgoing and incoming members. It’s a great opportunity to meet new faces and connect with Australia-linked businesses looking to expand or establish operations here,” said Minam, speaking at a well-attended networking event at Suva’s Grand Pacific Hotel.
The event, one of the Council’s most anticipated of the year, brought together local professionals, business leaders, and Australian representatives including the newly appointed Australian High Commissioner Peter Roberts OAM.
The gathering comes amid a period of renewed engagement between Fiji and Australia on business and investment fronts, with both governments signalling stronger bilateral cooperation.
Australian businesses are showing growing interest in Fiji not only as a tourist destination but as an investment hub across sectors including infrastructure, training, and services.
FABC says this momentum is being reflected in its own membership, which has grown significantly in recent years and now nears 150 active members.
“A few years ago, we weren’t even close to that number. That tells us the interest is real and growing,” Minam said.
He said the Council, along with its sister organisation in Australia, the Australia-Fiji Business Council continues to act as a bridge between businesses in both countries, supporting trade missions, conferences, and knowledge-sharing initiatives throughout the year.
“There’s a lot of opportunity not just for large corporates but for small businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs looking to build meaningful partnerships between Fiji and Australia,” he said.
FABC says it will continue to support that agenda by providing a platform for dialogue and deal-making between the two markets.