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Morrison's Japan trip yields defence pact, but travel bubble less certain

  • Written by Craig Mark, Professor, Faculty of International Studies, Kyoritsu Women's University
Morrison's Japan trip yields defence pact, but travel bubble less certainAAP/AP/Kydpl Kyodo

In his first overseas trip since the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has finally concluded a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) with Japan. Australia is only the second country in 60 years to reach such an arrangement with Japan’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF).

By undertaking his 24-hour visit to Tokyo, Morrison...

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