Fiji's interim government is yet to issue a comment following the Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith's statement on increasing Fiji's diplomatic presence in Australia.

Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has referred all queries to the Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

He could not be reached for a comment.

In a statement, Smith said the Australian government has now agreed to allow Fiji to appoint an Acting Fiji High Commissioner in Canberra and the appointment of a Fiji Consul General in Sydney.

Smith said the appointment is designed to improve diplomatic communication between Australia and Fiji.

He said the fact that Fiji has appointed a Supervisor of Elections is enough reason to allow the interim government to fill key positions in Australia, however, he stressed that Australia remains very concerned about the situation in Fiji and recent statements by Commodore Frank Bainimarama that elections will not take place until the electoral reforms and the People’s Charter are put in place.

Smith also said Australia recognizes that, in addition to an election, a political dialogue, without any preconditions, is vital to address Fiji's long term issues and encouraged lasting national reconciliation and stability.