Fiji's State Lands Act 1945 and Land Use Act 2010 are a step closer to reform, with final review reports and draft Bills now before government for consideration.

The reports were handed to Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga, and Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo, after a review led by the Fiji Law Reform Commission.

The process included nationwide public consultations, research, stakeholder engagement and internal consultations with the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources.

Mr Turaga said the review was needed to keep Fiji's land laws relevant.

"Modernising our land laws can lead to greater clarity, equity, and security for landowners, also for leaseholders and users, enabling us to better address the current challenges and opportunities," he said.

Many of Fiji's laws were enacted in a different era and needed to respond to present challenges.

Mr Turaga described law reform as a cornerstone of a vibrant democratic society.

The State Lands Act and Land Use Act have governed major areas of state land use and administration for decades.

Mr Vosarogo said the laws had served Fiji over many years, but the country's physical, social, environmental and economic realities had changed.

Fiji's legal frameworks needed to evolve with the nation and remain fit for purpose for the next 50 years.

The reforms are intended to improve land administration and support wider national development.

"The ultimate impact is to make sure that people's lives become better," Mr Vosarogo said.

"Whilst these reforms are intended to improve efficiency within the Ministry, support ease of doing business, and strengthen land administration, their greatest impact will be on the people of Fiji."

Effective state land management had a multiplier effect across the economy and supported national development outcomes under Fiji's National Development Plan and Vision 2050.

A key part of the review process was the inclusion of public voices through consultations.

Fijians were given the opportunity to raise concerns, share views and outline their aspirations for the future of land management.

The Office of the Attorney-General will now review the final reports, draft Bills and accompanying Cabinet papers.

The process will then move towards Cabinet consideration and Parliament.

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources acknowledged the Fiji Law Reform Commission, part-time commissioners, the Office of the Attorney-General, stakeholders and members of the public who contributed to the review.

The handover marks the completion of the review phase and the start of the next step in Fiji's land law reform process.