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The broad objective of the Ministry of Labour is to cover all activities in the elaboration, implementation, control and evaluation of policies on labour relations, labour and safety standards and employment. The main sections of the Ministry and their objectives are as follows: Permanent Arbitrator � to provide a permanent institution for adjudication of industrial disputes on an expeditious and consistent basis. Occupational Health and Safety � the effective administration of the legislation and other standards relating to occupational health and safety and the promotion of a high standard of health and safety in all places of work. Legal � provides legal advice on labour legislation, and also litigation and prosecution services for all sections of the Ministry. Training � provides effective training programmes for the staff in order that the highest quality services are delivered. The work of the Ministry of Local Government and Urban Development are focused on legislative reviews, urban planning and managing the impacts of rapid urbanisation, municipal reforms, fire protection and disaster management, and control and regulation of land use. The main focus of the activities is to develop and implement the government's local government and town and country planning legislations, policies and programmes. Department of Local Government manage the development of Fiji's twelve (12) municipal local governments through the local government Act (Cap.125). Department of Town and Country Planning control and regulate the appropriate use of land in Fiji through the Town Planning Act (Cap.139) and Subdivision of Land Act (Cap.140). National Fire Authority � Established under the National Fire Services Act, 1994 came into being on 1/2/95. The NFA main priority is the improvement of its services through the procurement of new fire fighting equipment, upgrading of firemen skills and establishment of volunteer fire brigades. Squatter Ressettlement Unit � will undertake squatter upgrading projects in the following areas: Jittu Estate, Wailea, Lakena No. 1 & 2, Navutu, Cuvu, Clopcott Street, Waidra. Permanent Secretary for Local Government, Urban Development and Housing: Vacant Office Location: 2nd Flr, Fiji FA House, Gladstone Rd, Suva. Postal Address: PO Box 2131, Government Buildings, Suva, Fiji. Phone: (679) 3304364 Fax: (679) 3303515 Permanent Secretary for Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment: Mr Taito Waqa Office Location: 414 Victoria Parade, Suva. Postal Address: PO Box 2216, Government Buildings, Suva. Fiji. Phone: (679) 3309155 Fax: (679) 3304701 For more information, please visit: www.labour.gov.fj Email: callcentre@labour.gov.fj |
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