Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says his son is not a member of the Fijian Government and this is not a political or diplomatic matter.
Ratu Meli Bainimarama is facing 17 charges relating to domestic violence in Australia.
He is accused of common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, stalking and intentionally choking a person without consent, destroying or damaging property and intentionally distributing an intimate image without consent.
Ratu Meli Bainimarama is currently on bail and his matter is due back in court on October 13th.
In a statement on the Fijian Government Facebook page, Bainimarama says of course, his wife Mary and he are deeply concerned and disturbed about the charges.
He says during his service as Prime Minister, he has openly and routinely condemned violence perpetrated against women and children, and that commitment is unwavering.
However, it is not appropriate for him to comment on any matter before the Australian courts.
The Prime Minister says his focus must be on his duty to secure a safer and more prosperous future for all Fijian families.
He adds in the meantime, he is asking the media to allow due process to take its course.
