From 2 to 5 July, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) held its National General Assembly (NGA) in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Over 1,000 local government executives, including mayors and councillors from across the country, gathered to discuss and exchange ideas on various issues related to local governance.
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the NGA, with the theme “Building Community Trust.” The conference addressed critical challenges such as natural disasters, skills shortages, and the rising cost of living, emphasising the importance of working with the federal government to enhance community support.
Various related organisations set up booths at the event. Our booth provided information about our activities, the upcoming the Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminars, and the sister city relationships between Japan and Australia. We also engaged in discussions with local government executives to understand current trends in local governance and strengthen their network.
At CLAIR Sydney, we will continue to gather information and exchange ideas through similar opportunities, aiming to deepen mutual understanding of local governance trends between Australia and Japan.
From the 3rd to the 13th of December, eight selected swimmers from the Fukuoka Swimming Association visited NSW, where they participated in joint training sessions with a local school and competed in the 2024-25 Speedo NSW Senior State Age Championships.
