Australia has not in any way changed its position on the events of 2006 and on Fiji's need to return to democracy.
These are the words of Australian High Commissioner James Batley saying the Australian government's continuous help through various aid, should not be taken as a sign that they have changed their views on the need for Fiji to return to democracy.
Batley said in times of natural disasters, Australians expect their government to help their Pacific neighbours.
The Australian Government today gave $756,000 to the Education Ministry to help 25 schools that were badly affected by last month's floods.
The $756,000 which is part of Australia's $3million donation will be distributed to 25 schools, 14 in the West, 7 in the North and 4 in the Central Division.
The money will be divided, where the first payment of $389,000 will be used for repairs, maintenance work as well as the purchase of equipment and stationery while the $367,000 will be used to cover the annual school levies for the 6000 students attending the 25 schools.
Australian stance remains unchanged
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