Terms of reference

That the following matter be referred to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report to the Senate:

1. Examination of developments in contemporary Japan with respect to:
   1. contemporary economic conditions, including:
      1. the impact of low and expected continuing low growth;
      2. the effect of the Asian currency crisis;
      3. blockages to economic efficiency and areas of reform in the domestic economy; and
      4. trading patterns and the significance of Japan’s growing trade surplus in its relations with its leading trading partners;
   2. contemporary political changes, including:
      1. the changes in the major political parties, the emergence of new parties and the electoral and structural changes that are occurring;
      2. the political significance and power of land-holders and farmers in influencing social and economic progress; and
      3. Japan’s view of itself in the world and its role in the Asian region;
   3. significant contemporary changes in Japanese society;
2. examination of the implications of the above matter for Australia.

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