The Ocean of Peace Alliance says the nations will ‘act to meet the common danger’ in the event either country is attackedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia and Fiji have signed a major new defence alliance, further advancing the federal government’s strategy to limit China’s influence across the Pacific region. In a surprise move, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka, elevated Australia’s ties with Fiji to a formal treaty alliance.