Reports that have emerged in Australia that the Australian High Commission in Suva has stopped processing visa applications after a second death threat was made against the High Commissioner, James Batley have been totally rejected.

High Commission officials in Suva have confirmed to Fijivillage that they are still processing visa applications and that they never stopped

However, for security reasons, the number of people allowed into the high commission at any one time has been restricted.

Radio Australia reported that entry into the Australian High Commission is now restricted and locals wanting to lodge visa applications to visit Australia are not able to do so.

Meanwhile, the Australian government has asked Fiji's interim government for permission for Australian Federal Police to enter the country and provide extra security for the staff at the High Commission.

The Australian Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith told parliament in Canberra that a formal request was made last week after the first death threat was received.

Smith also said that the arrival of the second threat yesterday has prompted Australia to update its travel warning to Fiji.

Smith said he sent a formal note to the Interim Foreign Minister yesterday reiterating the deep concern of the Australian government about the threats, and seeking urgent and full cooperation in responding to their formal requests for additional and personal protection and security.