The government has requested the Australian government to increase the number of Fijian seasonal workers going to their country.

Employment Minister Parveen Kumar made this clear during his meeting with Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong yesterday.

Kumar says Wong’s visit is a milestone for Fiji and depicts the ‘Vuvale’ commitment.

During their meeting with 22 Fijian seasonal workers, the Minister reiterated Fiji’s commitment to strengthening the relationship the two countries share.

“On behalf of all those Fijians, it is my humble request if we can increase the number of Fijians so that they can go and work in Australia.”

In response, Penny Wong, says Fijian seasonal workers with longer working visas will be allowed to bring their families with them.

Wong reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to recruiting more Fijians adding the new government has policies in place for the seasonal work program.

Close to 3,000 Fijians are working in Australia under the seasonal work contract.