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[October 2024] Special ThanksーCelebrating the 30th Anniversary

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 …

[September 2024] Applications for the Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar now open!

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…

[August 2024] Local Allocation Tax – important revenue for local autonomy

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

[July 2024] Attractions of the JET Programme

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…

[June 2024] Difference in the local government revenue structure in Japan and Australia/New Zealand

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…

[April 2024] The Difference in Staff Recruitment and Promotion in Local Government Between Japan and Australia/New Zealand

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

[March 2024] Reconnecting Between Sister Cities After the Pandemic and Farewell to Our Staff

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…

[February 2024] Disaster Management-2024 CLAIR Forum applications are now open!

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…

[January 2024] New Year Greetings from CLAIR Sydney

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…

[December 2023] Learning about Australian Multicultural Initiatives

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…

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    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

     

  • *English only.

    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

  • *English only.

    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

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    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

  •  環境問題への取組を調査するため、7月下旬~8月上旬にかけて滋賀県立彦根工業高等学校の高校生1名および引率者1名がオーストラリアを訪問し、クレアシドニー事務所は、7月29日にはオーストラリアの概要(文化、風習等)についてブリーフィングを実施し、7月31日にはブリスベンの訪問先企業へのアテンド行いました。

    ブリスベンの訪問先においては、カーボンニュートラルの観点から、カギケノリという海藻を用いて畜産動物が排出するメタンガスを減少させる取り組みについての情報を得ることができました。生徒が、将来は自らも環境のための取り組みを実施したいとの思いから、積極的にミーティングに臨んでいる姿が印象的でした。

    当事務所は今回、ブリーフィング及びアテンドのほか、ブリスベンの訪問先企業に対するアポイントメント取得のサポートも行いました。
     クレアシドニー事務所は、今後もオーストラリアでの調査に取り組む日本の自治体の活動を支援していきます。

  • *English only.

    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

  • *English only.

    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

  • *English only.

    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this correspondence in PDF.

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    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

  •  名古屋市とシドニー市の姉妹都市交流は、2025年に45周年を迎えます。11月24日(金)には、豪州多文化主義政策交流プログラム(11月27日から12月2日まで)参加にあわせて渡豪した名古屋市職員がシドニー市役所を訪問しました。
     両市の姉妹動物園(タロンガ動物園と東山動物園)の交流の状況や名古屋市における国際交流についての情報共有に加えて、2023年12月に予定されている松雄副市長のシドニー市訪問の事前打ち合わせが行われ、クレアシドニー事務所はこの訪問をアテンドしました。
     節目の年を2年後に控え、両市の交流がさらに活発になるよう、クレアシドニー事務所は引き続き支援して参ります。