Government has introduced the Higher Salaries Commission (Amendment) Bill 2026, which seeks to expand the oversight of the Higher Salaries Commission to include eight additional government bodies.
While presenting the bill in Parliament, the minister for Public Enterprise, Charan Jeath Singh said the move aims to strengthen transparency and consistency in determining the remuneration of chief executive officers and equivalent executive roles within the public sector.
He noted that the Higher Salaries Commission Act 2023 currently lists 27 government bodies under Schedule One, including statutory authorities and government-controlled companies responsible for delivering essential services and managing key national assets.
“These entities contribute significantly to Fiji’s economic development through infrastructure management, regulatory oversight, investment promotion, maritime safety, industrial capability and the provision of affordable housing,” he said.
According to the minister, the organisations play a critical role in supporting government priorities such as strengthening institutional governance, improving service delivery and promoting sustainable economic growth.
“They also help protect consumer interests, maintain fair market practices and safeguard public infrastructure while facilitating both domestic and foreign investment,” he added.
The amendment bill proposes adding eight more entities under the commission’s oversight. These are Assets Fiji Pte Limited, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission, Fiji Investment Corporation Limited, the Fiji Roads Authority, Investment Fiji, the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji, Oceania Shipbuilding and Engineering Pte Limited, and the Public Rental Board.
The minister said bringing these entities under the commission will ensure executive remuneration across the wider public sector is determined through a transparent and accountable framework.
Parliament is expected to debate and vote on the bill on Friday.
