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northwest airline flight tracker Tropical Cyclone Evan hit Fiji on 17 December 2012. The cyclone caused flooding and damage to utilities and infrastructure. Australians in Fiji should continue to follow the instructions of local authorities and monitor media and weather reports for information on the latest developments. We recommend you contact your airline, tour operator or hotel for information on how the cyclone may have affected your individual travel plans. See Additional information: Natural disasters, severe weather and climate for more detailed advice.
In April 2009 Fiji s Constitution was abrogated. Fiji is currently ruled by decree. The Public Order Act (Amendment) Decree provides extensive powers to the police northwest airline flight tracker and military (See Civil unrest/political tension for more information).
In July 2010, the Fiji Interim Government expelled the then Acting Australian High Commissioner. Previously the Fiji Interim Government had expelled the Australian High Commissioner. The Australian High Commission in Suva continues to operate normally.
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity for your date of return to Australia and carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
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Since April 2009 actions taken by the Fiji Interim Government have affected the interests and welfare of Australians in a number of instances. A number of high profile expatriates have been expelled from the country.
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Inclement weather sometimes affects air and tourist services. northwest airline flight tracker Take care when driving, particularly at night, because of insufficient street lighting, stray animals and the poor quality of roads. For further advice, see our bulletin on Overseas Road Safety .
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When you are in Fiji, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
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While Fiji recognises dual nationality, we recommend dual nationals travel on their Australian passport. Australian/Fijian citizens should ensure they ask officials for consular assistance from the Australian High Commission if they are arrested or detained.
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Outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses (including dengue fever and filariasis) are common, with more serious outbreaks occurring from time to time. We recommend you take precautions against being bitten by mosquitoes, including using insect repellent, wearing long, light coloured, loose-fitting clothing and ensuring your accommodation is mosquito proof. northwest airline flight tracker For further information see the World Health Organization's dengue fever factsheet .
Water-borne, food-borne and other infectious diseases (including typhoid, hepatitis, leptospirosis, tuberculosis, measles and mumps) are common, with more serious outbreaks occurring from time to time. Fijian authorities have reported cases of typhoid northwest airline flight tracker in parts of Viti Levu. To minimise the risk of food poisoning or water-borne disease, we recommend that you boil all drinking water or drink bottled water, and avoid ice cubes, northwest airline flight tracker raw and undercooked food. Seek medical advice if you have a fever or are suffering from diarrhoea.
There are two operational decompression chambers in Fiji and both are located in the capital, Suva. They are at Suva Private Hospital and the Colonial War Memorial Hospital. Many of the popular dive sites are located away from Suva and divers needing emergency treatment are medically evacuated to the chambers. Rescue and emergency services are not as comprehensive as in Australia.
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