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June 2010 Event

Event:   Insights into Japanese DPJ & Hatoyama Government

When:   Wednesday 16 June 2010, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where:   The Hindmarsh Brewery
15 Richard Street, Hindmarsh
What:  

The DPJ and Hatoyama Government:
Opportunities and Challenges

Prof. Purnendra Jain
University of Adelaide

JABC Members & Guests $25

Catering by Aki's Hands. Drinks provided by Constellation Wines

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BSB: 035-213
Account No: 20-1543
Acct. Name: The Japan Australia Business Council of SA Inc.

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Japan Australia Business Council of South Australia (JABC of SA)
C/O CITCSA136 Greenhill Road, Unley 5061
Phone: 08 8379 7353

 



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The Japan Australia Business Council of SA presentation by Prof Purnendra Jain (of University of Adelaide) entitled "The DPJ and Hatoyama Government: Opportunities and Challenges" was hosted at the Hindmarsh Brewery. Prof Jain gave an entertaining, interesting and thought provoking presentation on the state-of-play within the current Japanese government.

 

 

 

Prof Purnendra Jain

A number of points were addressed including:
  • Japan still has the second largest economy in the world
  • There have been 5 Japanese Prime Ministers over the past 4 year
  • DPJ took power in 2009 after 50 years of LDP rule in Japan
  • Hatoyama failure ultimately caused by his inability to fulfil a promise to move the US airbase in Okinawa
  • Current Japanese international relations are focused on the US and Asia, in particular China
  • Japan public debt is at approx. 200% of GDP, however this is domestic debt not external

Discussion also covered negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and Japan. Points addressed by Prof Jain included:

  • Relatively slow progress on negotiations due to a change in focus and priorities in Japan, and the impact of Australia's stance on whaling
  • Australia seen as a strategic partner in terms of defence
  • Business between South Australia and Japan on the decline, but opportunities still exist

New members were introduced, Craig Ellis, Senior Associate, Di Rosa Lawyers and Scott Searles, Business Development, Port of Melbourne.

The night proved to be highly successful, with lively discussion following the presentation and networking in general. The JABCSA would like to thank Constellation Wines for their contributions of wine - your support is greatly appreciated. The JABCSA would also like to thank Aki's Hands for providing the authentic Japanese cuisine catering for the event.

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