Aichi Prefecture sister state relationship
Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (09:58): On another matter, last week I also had the privilege of joining with Parliamentary Friends of Japan members Mr Limbrick and the Deputy Speaker from the other place in welcoming the Aichi Prefecture delegation into the Parliament, who we have had a strong sister state relationship with for 43 years. It was great to hear from them, to exchange cultural stories and to learn more about the Aichi Prefecture. In particular, what they are very excited about at the moment – there are many fans here in this room, I am sure, of Studio Ghibli – is a Ghibli Park that has just opened and is currently under expansion as well. They have invited the parliamentary friends to visit at some point, and I am sure many members of that group will be eager to go and see it.