Prime Minister - Address to Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
News Archive (2015)
2015
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Japan-Australia Summit Meeting
Prime Minister - Prime Minister Abe and Prime Minister Turnbull Joint Statement
Prime Minister to visit Japan
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will travel to Tokyo on his first trip to North Asia as Prime Minister on 18 December.
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Prime Minister - National Innovation and Science Agenda
The Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda will help to create a modern, dynamic, 21st century economy for Australia.
Japan to welcome 12 New Colombo Plan Scholars in 2016
Joint communique - Sixth Japan-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations
Important message for clients applying for Citizenship by Descent before the Christmas and New Year’s holidays
Australia-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial 2+2 Meeting
North Asia visit to strengthen agricultural relationships following FTAs
The Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, has commenced a five-day visit to China, Korea and Japan today to discuss the potential for stronger trade relationships made possible through the free trade agreements reached with North Asia’s three major economies. Read more
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop: Australian Institute of International Affairs National Conference
APEC Energy Ministers to pursue regional opportunities
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) pact to drive jobs, growth and innovation for Australia
Remembrance Day
The Tokyo district Remembrance Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 11th November 2015. Click here for details.
Australia welcomes Japan's security reforms
Canning by-election 2015
A by-election for the federal electoral Division of Canning in Western Australia will be held on Saturday 19 September 2015. For more information, please refer to the Smartraller website.
Australian Rugby Foundation Launch in Japan
Speech by Elizabeth Broderick Sex Discrimination Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission: A retrospective on Commissioner Broderick’s eight year tenure as Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Minister Cash to attend WAW15 Conference in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Abe's statement commemorating the end of WWII
New Colombo Plan 2016 mobility grants announced
New Colombo Plan business programs launched
Media Release: Promoting Australia's financial services capabilities in Japan and Korea
Media Release: Minister for Defence – Inaugural visit to Japan concludes
Media Release: Minister for Defence - Visit to Japan
Read more: Minister for Defence – Visit to Japan
Minister for Defence – Joint Statement: Japan-US-Australia Defense Ministers Meeting
Meeting between Japanese and Australian Foreign Ministers
Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon. Julie Bishop MP met with the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Fumio Kishida at the Seventh Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM7).
Read more: Meeting between Japanese and Australian Foreign Ministers
Media release: Visit to Singapore, Korea, Japan
Read more: Visit to Singapore, Korea, Japan
Media release: Australia-Japan Foundation Board appointments
Media Release: Minister for Defence – New United States and Japan Defence Cooperation Guidelines
Media Release: Senator Colbeck to highlight Australian forest industry during trip to Japan and China
Media Release: FTAs boosting the bottom line of Aussie business
Media Release: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Minister in Japan for third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
Strategic direction of the Future Submarine Program
The Australian Government will announce the acquisition strategy for the Future Submarine Program today, setting out further details of the competitive evaluation process that will be undertaken by the Department of Defence.
Read more: Strategic direction of the Future Submarine Program
Prime Minister Tony Abbott address to the National Press Club of Australia, Canberra
Anzac Day Memorial Service
The ANZAC Day commemorations this year are being hosted by the Australian Embassy. A ceremony will be held at the Hodogaya Commonwealth War Cemetery in Yokohama on Saturday 25 April, starting at 9:00am. It will involve a small service and wreath laying ceremony at both the Australian and New Zealand / Canadian sections of the cemetery.
Read more: Anzac Day Memorial Service – Commonwealth War Cemetery, Yokohama Hodogaya.
Statement on Murder of Kenji Goto
Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott MP, released a statement condemning the apparent murder of Kenji Goto and commending Prime Minister Abe’s resolve, including Japan’s decision to continue to expand humanitarian assistance.
Read more: Media Release – Murder of Kenji Goto.
Statement on Japanese hostages
Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott MP, spoke with Prime Minister Abe to convey Australia’s solidarity and support for Japan.
Read more: Media Release – Japanese hostages.
JAEPA enters into force
The landmark Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) enters into force on 15 January 2015.
- Joint Press Statement with Prime Minister Abe on the entry into force of the agreement between Japan and Australia for an economic partnership (15 January 2015)
- Japan FTA creates a world of opportunity (Minister for Trade and Investment The Hon Andrew Robb MP, 15 January 2015)
- Australian Industry Benefits from Asian Trade Deals (15 January 2015: Minister for Industry and Science The Hon Ian Macfarlane MP)
- Small businesses across Australia to reap the rewards from Japan trade deal (15 January 2015: Minister for Small Business The Hon Bruce Billson MP)
- Business needs to focus on the Japanese market (15 January 2015: Kate Carnell, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO)
Read more: Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA).
7 days until AFC Asian Football Cup kicks off
Fifteen nations will join together with Australia’s Socceroos for the AFC Asian Football 2015 when it kicks off on 9 January in Melbourne.