National Budget Debate: The Fiji Labour Party says the 2026–2027 Budget shifts the burden to workers, pointing to a cut in employer FNPF contributions, no minimum wage rise, and weak cost-of-living relief. Fisheries & Food Security: Labasa fishers welcome a $28.4m fisheries allocation, saying better ice and storage will reduce post-harvest losses and help small vendors. Business & Investment Climate: Business groups back faster investor visa processing (21 days to five) and higher foreign affairs funding ($56.6m), arguing it can unlock trade and investment. Social Protection Pressure: Welfare recipients say a $211m social protection package is not enough as food and transport costs keep rising. Early Childhood Education: ECE funding rises to $34.176m, with government framing early learning as key to long-term human capital. Infrastructure Push: Government commits $820.8m for roads, bridges, jetties and rural connectivity, including $369.8m for the Fiji Roads Authority and $20m to ease congestion. Water Upgrade: A $291m water and wastewater plan targets major treatment plant expansions and cuts non-revenue water. Energy Transition: Energy Fiji’s renewable push is set to reach about $2b, combining hydropower, solar with battery storage, and grid upgrades. Tourism Funding Fight: Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association rejects the new 5% tourism services tax, while Fiji Airways welcomes the support. Agriculture Oversight: The Agriculture Minister promises tighter monitoring of $221m agriculture/sugar support, alongside marketing and training funding. Forestry Shift: Forestry gets $25.7m, with more focus on maritime pine development and downstream processing incentives.