By Liam Fox, ABC
Photo: ED SLOANE / WORLD SURF LEAGUE
The Fijian government will repeal a law from 2010 that guaranteed free access to the country's surf breaks.
While details are yet to be released, the government says a new law will "ensure resource owners are compensated for the use of their marine areas".
The bill to revoke the surfing decree will go to parliament next week.
Surfers wanting to catch a wave in Fiji may soon have to pay for the privilege, as the government moves to repeal a unique law that opened up access to the country's world-class reef breaks for tourists and locals alike.
Foreign-owned resorts used to have e
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