Japan-Australia relations: human rights and environmental protection

This recorded panel from ANU’s Law Reform and Social Justice program examines the Australia–Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement, with a focus on environmental protection, maritime law, and the death penalty. Students identify major gaps in how environmental laws apply to visiting military forces, raising concerns about vague treaty language, weak enforcement, and regulatory inconsistencies. Their research underscores the need for stronger legal safeguards and shows how academic engagement can inform treaty reviews and support more accountable, sustainable international agreements.