Sugar Sector Funding: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Cabinet is exploring alternatives to continued sugar industry support, arguing taxpayers’ money must be used more effectively as farmers rely on an industry “not providing enough returns,” and hinting at shifting land use to more productive options. Cane Cost Relief: Government announced a $5m fuel subsidy for cane harvesting and cartage, cutting diesel costs to $2/litre for registered lorries, harvesters, locomotives and tractors from June 20 to Aug 31. Marine Ownership & Fees: FCOSS and the Great Council of Chiefs both pressed for stronger protection of customary marine rights under the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill, with FCOSS warning TLTB deductions of up to 25% are too high and GCC citing the 1881 qoliqoli ownership principle. Wage Setting Debate: Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation opposes a proposed living wage framework, saying Fiji already has minimum, sectoral and collective bargaining systems and needs evidence-based fixes before any increase. Agriculture Exports: Fresh and frozen agricultural exports (excluding sugar) hit a record $187.2m in 2025, up 17.1%, led by kava. Public Health Oversight: Fiji Medical Association backs public health law updates but warns reforms must keep medical oversight central, not shift powers to non-medical officers. Statistics Bill Push: USP economist Mahendra Reddy urges a national household/business/farm data system using unique identifiers to improve planning and disaster response.