Fiji PM acknowledges government error on public holiday decision

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka acknowledged that the government made a mistake regarding public holiday arrangements earlier this year. He stated that public holiday decisions should follow a tripartite consultation process involving the government, employers, and workers' representatives. Rabuka noted that the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations had asked the cabinet to consider a change, which was subsequently approved.

The admission highlights a procedural lapse in how public holiday decisions are made in Fiji. Rabuka emphasized that decisions should be guided by consultation with employers and workers, which impacts how businesses and workers plan operations.