What the Japanese election means for Australia

from Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Last Sunday's Japanese election may be one of the most consequential in decades, for Japan, the region, and also for Australia.It was a stunning landslide win for the ruling coalition, and it's all being put down to one person: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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