The Australian department of foreign affairs is lifting visa restrictions for Solomon Islands members of parliament who seek to travel to or transit through Australia.
In a statement, is says it looks forward to working closely with the new Solomon Islands Government under Prime Minister Derek Sikua's leadership and sees the opportunity for a fresh start to the relationship.
The statement says the removal of visa restrictions demonstrates Australia's commitment to a fresh start and to the strengthening of the relationship with the Solomon Islands.
They were imposed in 2006 after Solomon Islands expelled the Australian high commissioner.
