Defence chief thanks troops in Fiji

Australia's defence force chief has completed a two-day tour of Fiji in the wake of deadly Tropical Cyclone Winston, thanking the 900 troops on the ground.

After returning from the visit where he met Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin says the troops are doing an "outstanding" job and have delivered at least 480 tonnes of humanitarian supplies and equipment.

"The Fijian people are extremely grateful," he said in a statement.