Australia Parliamentary Fellowship

This program selects Japanese post-graduate students who have shown a strong interest in Australia-Japan relations for internships in the office of a member of Australia’s Parliament, where they conduct research under the guidance of an ANU professor. Fellows from Australia are also selected to intern in the Japanese Diet and carry out research with the support of a professor.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2011 Australian Delegation to Japan

A delegation of Australian political leaders visited Tokyo, Kobe, and Kyoto on March 5–11, 2011, to exchange views on the Australia-Japan relationship and to discuss opportunities for greater cooperation on a range of issues.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange

The Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange Program was launched in 1991 under the auspices of JCIE and the Australian Political Exchange Council (APEC) to foster greater understanding, dialogue, and network formation between the next generation of leaders in both countries and to promote a sound, cooperative relationship between Japan and Australia.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2010 Australian Delegation to Japan

The 19th Australian delegation to Japan, led by Senator Scott Ryan, visited Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagoya on February 27–March 5, 2010. Much of the discussion during the weeklong visit focused on the changing political landscape in Japan following the historic election in August 2009, and the resulting implications for bilateral relations between the two countries.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2009 Australian Delegation to Japan

A delegation of Australian political leaders visited Tokyo, Kobe, and Kyoto on February 28–March 6, 2009, to exchange views on the future of Australia-Japan relations and to discuss opportunities for cooperation on common challenges such as the global financial crisis and regional security.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2008 Australian Delegation to Japan

Six members of the 17th Australian delegation under the Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange visited Tokyo, Hyogo Prefecture, and Kyoto on March 1–7, 2008 for a series of wide-ranging discussions on shared domestic challenges and the future of Australia-Japan relations.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2007 Australian Delegation to Japan

The 16th Australian delegation of the Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange visited Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kyoto on March 24–30, 2007. In a year that marked the 50th anniversary of the Australia-Japan agreement, the delegation sought to deepen their understanding of Japanese politics, economics and foreign policy.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2006 Japanese Delegation to Australia

The 11th Japanese delegation to Australia under the Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange visited Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney on August 6–13, 2006. The delegation met with a wide range of political and governmental leaders, including key figures in the Howard Cabinet and the prime minister’s office.

JCIE Publications | Fighting a Rising Tide: The Response to AIDS in East Asia

In this book, experts around Asia Pacific examine how government, civil society, corporations, and media are responding to the rising tide of HIV/AIDS infection that is afflicting the region.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2006 Australian Delegation to Japan

During their weeklong visit to Japan, seven members of the 15th Australian delegation of the Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange met with a wide range of national and local leaders to discuss Australia-Japan relations, emerging trends in Japanese politics, regional economic ties, and national security issues.