Agriculture & Food Security: Opposition MP Hem Chand urged schools to teach practical farming, while Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna said the National Agriculture Show will showcase climate-smart tech, mechanisation and the full value chain. Climate Impact on Crops: El Niño is forecast to persist into early 2027, with sugarcane expected to be hit hardest; farmers are being pushed toward sustainable water management. Law Reform & Governance: Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga outlined a broad review of laws dating back to 1877, including mining, online safety, security and liquor, as Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya questioned whether consultation and gap analysis are thorough. Elections Readiness: Fiji’s EC and FEO reaffirmed they’re ready to hold the next general election within the Aug 7, 2026–Feb 6, 2027 window, with plans to expand postal voting and accessibility. Online Safety Oversight: Calls grew for the Online Safety Commission to gain prosecutorial powers, with concerns raised about bias and budget limits. Rural Livelihoods: Government is strengthening cooperatives to help rural producers reach bigger export markets and reduce reliance on middlemen. Environment & Waste: A $200 littering fine is set to start from 1 September, alongside more enforcement through litter prevention officers and tracking of behaviour change. Sports & Talent: Swire Shipping Fijian Drua signed tighthead Inoke Ravuiwasa for 2027, and Leone Nakarawa returns home to join the Drua.