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CLAIR Sydney is celebrating its 30th anniversary this October 2024. We would like …
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support.
CLAIR Sydney is celebrating its 30th anniversary this October 2024. We would like …
One of the major events CLAIR hosts is the Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar, which is an annual program to promote mutual understanding and for…
In this month’s issue, I would like to discuss about the Local Allocation Tax, a crucial revenue source for Japanese prefectural and municipal governments, wit…
It’s that time of year again. Many of our new JET Programme participants have departed for Japan.
The JET Programme, which began in 1987, aims to foster mut…
I became interested in the difference in the revenue structure of the local government in Japan and Australia/New Zealand, while revising the “Local Governmen…
One of our important missions is to conduct research on Australian and New Zealand local governments and create reports for the benefit of Japanese local govern…
We attended the Global Cities New Zealand Conference held in Marlborough on 14 and 15 March, where I had the precious opportunity to present on Japan-partner sis…
In Japan, natural disasters such as typhoons, heavy rain, and floods occur in some areas every year. Local governments affected by disasters have not only have m…
On behalf of all the staff at CLAIR Sydney, I would like to wish all our readers a Happy New Year.
Looking back on last year, we believe that face-to-face exchanges b…
Last month, we held our annual Australian Multicultural Study Tour in Sydney. Following last year’s tour in Melbourne, it was held in person and we were delighte…