Another death threat delivered to Australia's commission in Suva

Updated May 16, 2008 16:14:59

The Australian High Commission in Fiji has received a second death threat.While the first was targeted at High Commissioner James Batley, it's not known if this second was targeting him, or all staff at the mission.The threat was received in a letter which arrived in the High Commission's mailbag - more conventional form of delivery than last week's threat, which was delivered by taxi.Fiji's Police believe the two threats are linked, and they've increased security around the High Commission in Suva.At the same time the Australian government has requested Fiji's interim government to allow Australian Federal Police to enter the country, and provide extra security to staff and facilites.The two threats have led to updated travel warnings to Fiji.

Presenter:Pacific Correspondent Campbell Cooney
Speaker:Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith