Unpack the results of the recent General Election in Japan, supplemented with independent research by Freshwater Strategy in partnership with QuestionPro. How do Australians and Japanese people view bilateral trade, investment, energy, defence, and workforce mobility. What does the election result mean for the new government, and relations between these two nations.
Understanding the Local Context: Japanese and Australian Public Opinion and what the election result means
Public sentiment around national direction and government priorities plays a significant role in shaping policy focus, economic confidence, and the broader business environment. This initial chapter examines how Australians and Japanese people currently assess the direction of their country, the issues they believe their governments should prioritise, their financial outlook and assessment of quality of life.
Public sentiment around national direction and government priorities plays a significant role in shaping policy focus, economic confidence, and the broader business environment. This initial chapter examines how Australians and Japanese people currently assess the direction of their country, the issues they believe their governments should prioritise, their financial outlook and assessment of quality of life.
These insights provide context for understanding pressures on the electorate and how they influence regulatory decisions.
Access the sample release of Japanese and Australian community priorities here: