AI regulation in Fiji: laws & policy (2026)

Legal framework

Fiji National Digital Strategy 2025-2030 (Ministry of Communications, Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises); National AI Framework targeted for 2027; National AI Policy in development

Key points: artificial intelligence in Fiji

1. 01National Digital Strategy 2025-2030

   Fiji's first National Digital Strategy, launched April 2025, is the primary roadmap for digital transformation. It sequences foundational infrastructure (cybersecurity, national ID, cloud/data frameworks, digital literacy) before AI-specific governance, with an AI framework milestone set for 2027.

   mobile.digital.gov.fj techinpacific.com

2. 02AI Framework planned for 2027

   The NDS 2025-2030 formally targets creation of a national AI framework by 2027. A separate National AI Policy is also described as in development, recognising AI's dual-edge potential for economic growth and societal risk.

   fbcnews.com.fj techinpacific.com

3. 03No dedicated AI law currently in force

   As of 2026, Fiji has no standalone AI statute or binding sectoral AI rules. Legal treatment of AI is piecemeal, relying on cybersecurity, data protection, and online safety instruments rather than AI-specific legislation.

   trade.gov fbcnews.com.fj

4. 04Online Safety Act 2018 and Privacy Policy

   The Online Safety Act 2018 provides some guardrails for harmful online content via the Online Safety Commission. A National Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy has been finalised under the NDS, providing an adjacent data-governance layer relevant to AI deployments.

   mcttt.gov.fj techinpacific.com

5. 05International support and regional leadership

   Australia signed an MoU with Fiji on cybersecurity cooperation covering responsible AI, and UNESCO has supported Fiji's inclusive digital transformation efforts. Fiji is also described as leading Pacific nations in AI and digital transformation initiatives.

   mcttt.gov.fj unesco.org

6. 06AI hubs and public-sector adoption

   The Ministry of Trade has announced plans to establish additional AI hubs, and AI is identified as a cornerstone of national development planning, reflecting active government interest in AI adoption ahead of formal regulatory frameworks.

   fbcnews.com.fj fijitimes.com.fj

Timeline of decisions

1. 6 Sept 2026Decision
   Pacific Forum Leaders endorse regional AI governance principles

   Pacific Island Forum leaders, including Fiji, endorsed a set of AI governance principles and directed ICT ministers to finalise a regional AI Governance Framework for adoption by 2027, marking the first formal multilateral AI commitment Fiji has subscribed to.

   Pacific Islands News Association (PINA)

2. 24 Jul 2026Decision
   Pacific ICT Ministers formally back regional AI Governance Framework

   Pacific ICT ministers meeting in Port Moresby endorsed development of a regional AI Governance Framework with shared principles on responsible AI and safer digital spaces — a framework Fiji will integrate into its planned 2027 domestic AI law.

   Pacific Islands News Association (PINA)

3. 1 Feb 2026Guidance
   International Science Council report identifies Fiji as Pacific AI leader

   The ISC published a case study positioning Fiji as leading the Pacific Islands in national AI strategy, highlighting the AI Hub, the National Digital Strategy 2025–2030, and the planned 2027 AI framework as benchmarks for small island developing states.

   International Science Council

4. 1 Jun 2025Guidance · official
   National Digital Strategy 2025–2030 formally released; national AI framework slated for 2027

   Fiji's first National Digital Strategy was officially released, setting 2030 targets of 80 % of government services online, 40,000 ICT jobs, and 80 % digital inclusion. It explicitly schedules a standalone national AI ethics and governance framework for development by 2027, making it the primary AI policy roadmap.

   Fiji Ministry of Communications (digital.gov.fj)

5. 13 May 2025Guidance · official
   UNESCO capacity-building workshop on human-centric digital policy convened in Suva

   UNESCO held a three-day workshop in Suva (13–15 May 2025) with 30+ government and private-sector stakeholders to support the National Digital Strategy implementation, focusing specifically on AI governance frameworks, digital skills, and inclusive access as a small island developing state.

   UNESCO

6. 1 Mar 2024Guidance
   Government announces plans to establish AI user-protection framework

   Deputy PM and Minister for Communications Manoa Kamikamica publicly announced that Fiji would develop a regulatory framework to protect internet users against AI threats, integrated into the forthcoming National Digital Strategy and cybersecurity strategy — the first official AI-specific policy commitment.

   Fiji Times

7. 28 Aug 2023Decision · official
   Lagatoi Declaration on Pacific Digital Transformation signed

   Fiji joined 12 Pacific nations in signing the Lagatoi Declaration at the inaugural Pacific ICT Ministers' Dialogue in Port Moresby, committing to six pillars — including Digital Governance, Digital Security, and Digital Innovation — that form the regional AI governance backdrop underpinning Fiji's domestic efforts.

   Papua New Guinea Department of ICT

Sources

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5. 5.mcttt.gov.fj/fiji-ramps-up-digital-defenses-with-ambitious-cybersecurity-strategy/
6. 6.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/fiji-digital-economy
7. 7.unesco.org/en/articles/strategy-action-fiji-advances-inclusive-digital-transform
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