60th Annual Joint Business Conference – Opening Ceremony

60th Annual Joint Business Conference – Opening Ceremony

2023 Conference Opening
2023 Conference Opening

It’s an electrifying moment as the 60th Annual Joint Business Conference has officially begun with a spectacular opening ceremony!

We started with a warm “Welcome to Country” by Wurrundjeri elder Uncle Perry Wandin recognising the rich Indigenous heritage of our land.

Opening remarks by:

  • Mr. Tim Pallas MP, Treasurer of Victoria
  • Mr. Peter Grey, President AJBCC
  • Mr. Michiaki Hirose, Chairman JABCC
  • Mr. Kazuhiro Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan to Australia
  • Mr. Justin Hayhurst, Ambassador of Australia to Japan

 

In addition, we were honoured with messages from the Prime Ministers of both Japan and Australia.

Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP via video.

Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Fumio Kishida, eloquently conveyed by Ambassador Suzuki.