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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• 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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