Albanese flies to Palau on Monday for the Pacific Islands Forum. He signed a security deal with Fiji that makes their relationship an official alliance.
Why it mattersAustralia's choices in the Pacific shape where the region goes. Chinese influence is growing. So Australia's partnership choices matter much more now.
AustraliaThe Pacific Islands Forum outcomes will influence Australia's regional security strategy and shape immigration policy around the Pacific workers scheme, which provides labour to regional industries.
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