Australian Local Government Association 2024 National General Assembly (Canberra)(2-5 July)

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.
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  • To investigate environmental countermeasures, a student and her chaperone from Hikone Technological High School of Shiga Prefecture visited Australia from late July to early August. CLAIR Sydney conducted a briefing on 29 July about Australia’s culture and customs, and accompanied the group to a company visit in Brisbane on 31 July, where the company, known for producing products using a type of seaweed called Asparagopsis, shared insights into their research and production processes.

    During the visit, they received information on efforts to reduce methane emissions from livestock using Asparagopsis, viewed from a carbon-neutral perspective. The student’s proactive participation in the meetings, driven by a desire to engage in environmental initiatives in the future, was impressive.

    In addition to the briefing and accompaniment, we also reached out to the company to request a representative to discuss their Asparagopsis research. CLAIR Sydney will continue to support the activities of Japanese local governments conducting research on topics related to Australia.

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