Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc (QJCCI)

17/06/2026

QJCCI news: Melanie Brock AM insights; critical minerals event Sept 1; PM Takaichi’s visit; Export awards; Deep-sea mining webinar; Qld host companies sought & more:
https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=7fa297b486dc45fd96d07152e&id=d95f1bbc11



cc Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane
Trade and Investment Queensland
Austrade

08/06/2026

A big thank you to QJCCI members and guests who attended last Tuesday morning's breakfast event with our special guest speaker from Tokyo, Melanie Brock AM!

After an introduction by QJCCI President Martin Spann, Melanie gave a fascinating speech on how corporate governance reforms and increasing board diversity are driving improved shareholder returns, amid the rise of activist investors.

Melanie also stressed how security challenges and the energy transition are key areas of focus for Japan, with Australia seen as a key partner but with competition from other Western nations for Japanese investment.

Thanks again to Mr ISHIKAWA Katsutoshi, Consul-General of Japan in Brisbane for joining us and our other VIPs including from Mitsubishi Development, Austrade, Queensland Treasury, Trade and Investment Queensland, ANZCCJ and many others!

Please stay tuned for our next event including our September 1 event in !


cc Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane Trade and Investment Queensland Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan

22/05/2026

The QJCCI is delighted to host Melanie Brock AM, a highly respected business leader, recent recipient of Japan's Order of the Rising Sun and one of Australia's foremost specialists on Japan, at a breakfast "fireside chat" from 7am - 9am on Tuesday, June 2, entitled "Insights from the Japanese Boardroom."

Melanie currently serves as a non-executive director on the boards of Asahi Group Holdings, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Estate and Sega Sammy Holdings. She is Chair Emeritus of the Australia & New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) and a Senior Advisor to Bondi Partners.

Based in Tokyo, Melanie brings extensive experience in executive leadership and strategic advisory roles across a wide range of sectors, underpinned by deep cross-cultural expertise, strong language capabilities, and an influential network spanning government, media, and business in both Australia and Japan.

Tickets are strictly limited for this event - RSVP now via this link: https://events.humanitix.com/qjcci-melanie-brock-am-june-2026

28/04/2026

The QJCCI thanks members and guests including our kind hosts, Premium Member Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer for hosting last Thursday evening's event, the launch of the "Japan-Australia Investment Report 2025: Partners in Economic Security" produced by HSF Kramer and The Australian National University!

As noted by our keynote speaker, Ian Williams and Melissa Swain-Tonkin, Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) into Australia reached a record high of $159.5 billion in 2025, with a record 77 merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions and 53 partnerships. Significantly, Japanese FDI into Australia rose for the fourth straight year, with the real estate sector ranking first for activity followed by resources.

A big thanks to TIQ's Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner Melissa Inooka for contributing online from Tokyo and also to the attendance of Deputy Consul-General, IWAMORI Tomoko of the Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane along with a number of leading Japanese trading houses, together with representatives of Queensland Treasury & Trade and Investment Queensland.

Thanks also to Dendy for contributing a door prize, tickets for Japanese film "EXIT 8," won by BlueMount Capital's Flora Mok.

An event report is available via the link below - here's looking forward to next year's report and another year of record-breaking Japanese investment into Australia!

https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=7fa297b486dc45fd96d07152e&id=255cf21716

22/04/2026

Delighted to support this initiative by Trade and Investment Queensland and supported by the Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane and Qld Trade Minister Ros Bates MP - Japanese beverage makers are making a substantial contribution to the Qld economy!

cc Ros Bates MP

Consul-General had the pleasure of attending the Japanese Beverage Manufacturing in Queensland Roundtable, generously hosted by Trade and Investment Queensland on 15 April.

A number of Japanese beverage makers have made significant investment to the tune of more than half a billion dollars in Queensland and operating manufacturing facilities, contributing greatly to the beverages sector and strongly supporting local employment.

Among those attending the Roundtable were the Hon. Ros Bates MP, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, the Hon. Dale Last MP, Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development, Justin McGowan, CEO of Trade and Investment Queensland, Kirin Holdings CEO Mr Takeshi Minakata, Lion CEO Ms Anubha Sahasrabuddhe, Executive Board Director and Kirin Strategy Director Mr Tetsuhiko Sato, Group Business Development Officer Asahi Beverages APAC Mr Hikaru Sato, Group General Manager Asahi Beverages APAC Mr Julian Sheezel, and Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc (QJCCI) President Mr Martin Spann.

Japanese investment in Queensland remains strong, and we look forward to the further strengthening of our economic ties moving forward.

08/04/2026

QJCCI event invite: Bookings are now open for our April 23 event, the in-person launch in of the "Japan-Australia Investment Report 2025: Partners in Economic Security," produced by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and The Australian National University.

Japanese M&A saw a record 77 transactions and 53 partnerships (250 partnerships since 2019) during 2025, with total Japanese direct investment into Australia increasing to a record $159.5 billion. Find out more about what's driving this investment surge and how can Australian businesses successfully engage with Japanese investors - RSVP via this link:

https://events.humanitix.com/japan-australia-investment-report-2025-launch-event

08/04/2026

QJCCI news: April 23 event with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer on Japan-Australia investment; welcome new members; Takaichi visit; successful Shinnenkai; Qld Exporter Academy; JASHIE event; concerts and more: https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=7fa297b486dc45fd96d07152e&id=24fd20183c

03/03/2026

Delighted to welcome the Consul-General and Deputy Consul-General to our Shinnenkai - thanks again for attending! 宜しくお願い致します。

Consul-General Ishikawa and Deputy Consul-General Iwamori had the pleasure of attending the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc (QJCCI)'s New Year’s reception on 26 February.

Attended by members of the Queensland Japan business community, the reception provided a valuable opportunity to network, exchange ideas and share information on strengthening our bilateral economic ties.

It was a vibrant atmosphere, with a wide range of attendees, including representatives from government, business, and universities.

We look forward to further deepening of exchange between Japan and Queensland in the year ahead!

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

A big thank you to QJCCI members and guests for a fantastic start to 2026 at last Thursday evening's Shinnenkai new year networking! Generously hosted by QJCCI Premium Member, Hall Chadwick QLD at its Brisbane head office, the sold out event attracted more than 90 participants, including VIP guests, ISHIKAWA Katsutoshi, Consul-General of Japan in Brisbane and newly appointed Deputy Consul-General, IWAMORI Tomoko.

Thanks to Adventure Day Trips Queensland for another fantastic door prize and to everyone who made the night possible!

Event report here: https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=7fa297b486dc45fd96d07152e&id=a715e189a9

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

#新年会

cc Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane Trade and Investment Queensland