Post Event Update: WA-Japan Conversations Series: May Networking Event with Hon. Colin Barnett AC
21 May 2025It was a night of sparkling dialogue, diplomacy and saké at the WA-Japan Conversation Series: Hon. Colin Barnett AC’s reflections on WA-Japan. “WA is open for business, but we need the right settings in place,” was a sentiment that echoed throughout the night. We were delighted to welcome former WA Premier Hon. Colin Barnett AC, […]
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WA-Japan Conversations Series: May Networking Event with Hon. Colin Barnett AC
01 May 2025Join the Australia Japan Business Council WA for an exclusive networking event this May, supported by WA’s largest independent law firm, Jackson McDonald. We are honoured to host the former Premier of Western Australia, The Hon. Colin Barnett AC, who will share his reflections on the Australia-Japan relationship during his premiership and beyond. He will […]
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Post Event Update: WA-Japan Sundowner Series: Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Masterclass
17 June 2024It was an unforgettable evening of connection and culinary delights at the WA-Japan Sundowner Series: Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Masterclass! 🥃🍫. Guests indulged in the deliciously smooth whiskey of Whipper Snapper Distillery and the delectably sweet chocolates of Nakamura Chocolates, all whilst celebrating the blossoming WA-Japan relationship 🗾. AJBC, in collaboration with Nakamura Chocolates and […]
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WA-Japan Sundowner Series: Whiskey & Chocolate Masterclass
09 May 2024Please join us at Whipper Snapper Distillery, home of the world’ best corn whisky: WA-Japan Sundowner Series: Whiskey & Chocolate Masterclass The Australia Japan Business Council (AJBC) WA has the pleasure of inviting you to our WA-Japan Sundowner Series Event. Please join us for an Autumn drink at Perth’s very own award-winning distillery, Whipper Snapper as we celebrate […]
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Post Event Update: WA-Japan Conversations Series: May Networking Event with The Hon. Madeleine King, MP
06 May 2024It was an incredible night of collaboration and insights at our WA-Japan Conversation Series Networking Event! 🌏🤝 Last night, AJBCWA in partnership with Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) drew guests from across the energy and mining spectrum to promote the WA-Japan relationship in the context of critical minerals. Here’s a snapshot of what you missed at […]
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WA-Japan Conversations Series: May Networking Event with The Hon. Madeleine King, MP
29 April 2024Strengthening critical minerals cooperation between WA and Japan Please join the Australia Japan Business Council WA (AJBC) at our exclusive networking event supported by Herbert Smith Freehills. Featuring a special presentation by the Hon. Madeleine King, MP, Minister for Resources & Northern Australia, Commonwealth Government. Australia has an important role to play in supplying processed green critical resources […]
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Post Event Update: AJBC WA-Japan Christmas Sundowner
01 December 2023AJBC 2023 AGM was held on 30 November at Goody Two’s, Perth’s hip new Japanese whiskey bar. Following the AGM, 50 members and guests joined in the Christmas celebration at the sundowner hosted by AJBC. Thank you too all that attended, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!
Read moreWA-Japan Sundowner Series: Christmas Edition
14 November 2023The Australia Japan Business Council (AJBC) WA has the pleasure of inviting you to our WA-Japan Christmas Sundowner. Please join us for a Christmas drink at Perth’s hip new Japanese whiskey bar, Goody Two’s as we celebrate an exciting 2023 for AJBC! Daniel Giles, Lean & Improvement Consulting Partner, Makoto Asia-Pacific Since 2018, Daniel has had […]
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Post Event Update: WA-Japan conversations with Ross-Garnaut AC – WA’s place in a zero-carbon Japanese economy
14 November 2023It was a long time coming, but it was worth the wait to see Ross Garnaut AC grace the stage for the Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA) Conversation Series Event at Clayton Utz. Thank you to Clayton Utz Corporate Practice Group Leader Mark Paganin for kindly hosting us, and to Consul-General Naito Yasushi for supporting the Event. Speaking of […]
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WA-Japan conversations with Ross-Garnaut AC – WA’s place in a zero-carbon Japanese economy
08 September 2023Dear AJBC members and supporters, Please join the Australia Japan Business Council (AJBC) WA for our next networking event proudly hosted and supported by leading Australian law firm, Clayton Utz. Listen to keynote speaker Ross Garnaut AC, Professor of Economics at The University of Melbourne and the Australian National University, discuss WA’s place in a […]
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AJBC Member post-event summary: A Conversation on the WA-Japan Relationship
08 September 2023It was a night of discussion, insights and networking at the Consul-General of Japan’s Residence on Thursday as the Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA) and the Consulate-General of Japan in Perth welcomed Hon. Bill Johnston MLA, Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Energy, Hydrogen and Industrial Relations. In addition to Minister Johnston, the AJBCWA and the CG of Japan […]
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AJBC Member Event: A Conversation on the WA-Japan Relationship – Thursday, 31 August 2023
22 August 2023Presentation by Hon. Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Energy, Hydrogen Industry and Industrial Relations on decarbonising the oil and gas sector and investing in the future. The conversation will dive into Western Australia’s gas sector and the strategies to attract Japanese investment. The Minister will also touch on the role of CCS […]
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1st Anniversary of the Launch of the Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA)
05 May 2023It was a night to remember at the Consulate-General of Japan’s Residence on Monday as the Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA) celebrated what has been a highly successful debut year. The AJBCWA and the Consulate-General of Japan played host to special guests including JETRO – Japan External Trade Organization Managing Director, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, […]
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AJBC Event Presentation Slides: A Conversation on the WA-Japan Relationship; Energy and advanced technologies: Where WA and Japan jointly shape their futures
14 March 2023WA’s Chief Scientist, Prof Peter Klinken AC shared his insight and vision for WA in 2030 at the Australia Japan Business Council (WA) Inc. event hosted on the rooftop of the GHD office. The full presentation slides can be accessed via the link below: AJBC presentation Peter Klinken Chief Scientist 8 March 2023
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Upcoming Event: A Conversation on the WA-Japan Relationship Wednesday 8 March 2023
06 February 2023Please join us for an Australia Japan Business Council networking event to discuss Energy and advanced technologies: Where WA and Japan jointly shape their futures. The event is supported by Australian engineering firm GHD with guest presenter: Professor Peter Klinken AC, Chief Scientist of Western Australia: Appointed in June 2014, and reappointed four times, […]
Read moreForthcoming Events
24 November 2022AJBC will hold an event early or mid-April 2023 at the residence of the Japanese Consul-General in Perth featuring senior diplomats, politicians and business people presenting on emerging trends in the Australia-Japan trading alliance and cultural relationship between the countries. More information will be provided in due course.
Read moreAJBC Executive Committee members were privileged and honoured to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on his recent Perth visit.
01 November 2022When Prime Minister Kishida visited Perth in late October, the Australia Japan Business Council of WA (AJBC) was delighted that two of its executives were invited to privately meet with him. Ms Mayumi Laughton-Smith, AJBC Deputy Chair, was one of only 13 guests to meet with the Prime Minister at a dinner function hosted […]
Read moreAJBCWA October Networking Event: Broome’s Pearling Past and Future
07 October 2022Join the Australia Japan Business Council (WA) at our October Networking Event ‘Broome’s Pearling Past and Future’, proudly supported by Linneys. Featuring special guests Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Regional Development, Justin Linney, Creative Director of Linneys and the Japanese Consulate General of Japan in Perth and showcasing abalone from Rare Foods Australia and […]
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