Mike Newman (former NSW Trade and Investment Commissioner to Japan and Korea) has publicly recounted a recent event involving Pauline Hanson and Japanese business/government guests.
- Graham Healy
- Jul 4
- 2 min read
The MONOCULTURE of JAPAN Loves Pauline Hanson and the japanese people state that Pauline reminds them or their own Pm Sanae Takaichi In the Vision I had for Australia back in 2012 JAPAN was a very importand business partner with Australia in the GREAT TRANSFORMATION of Australia . Pauline Hanson our future PM is well positioned and greatly RESPECTED by the Japanese people this confirms what I say in the VISION originally . Graham Healy Sat 4/7/26 refer my original VISION FOR AUSTRALIA https://www.riseupaustraliabrisbane2025.com/post/australia-first Graham Healy's Original VISION FOR AUSTRALIA https://www.riseupaustraliabrisbane.com/copy-of-about Overvied of recent Japenese trade Meeting in Australia Pauline Hanson greatly accepted by the Japanese business/government guests **Mike Newman (former NSW Trade and Investment Commissioner to Japan and Korea) has publicly recounted a recent event involving Pauline Hanson and Japanese business/government guests.**
### Key Event: 50th Anniversary of the Nara Treaty Celebration
- On or around **June 30, 2026**, a black-tie gala at Parliament House in Canberra marked the 50th anniversary of the Nara Treaty (a key agreement strengthening Australia-Japan relations, particularly in trade, energy, and investment).
- Around 600 Australian and Japanese guests attended, including business leaders from major banks, trading houses, coal, gas, and other sectors, plus officials like the Japanese ambassador and Foreign Minister.
**Mike Newman**, who has decades of experience in North Asia (including living in Japan) and attended the dinner, sat at Pauline Hanson's table. He described how she was "mobbed" by Japanese guests for photos and interactions for about three hours—she barely sat down. He acted as an unofficial photographer. Estimates: 100–150 people queued for selfies.
Newman highlighted:
- Japanese guests were "beaming and smiling" and drew comparisons between Hanson and Japan's Prime Minister **Sanae Takaichi** (noting they would "get on well").
- This popularity contrasted sharply with other Australian politicians (e.g., Treasurer Jim Chalmers was described as a "lonely figure").
- It served as a rebuttal to critics suggesting Hanson would struggle with Asian nations—especially Japanese business executives, where her "selfie count" far exceeded others.
### Background Connections
- **Mike Newman and Pauline Hanson**: Newman has appeared as a commentator on Sky News and other outlets discussing trade, Japan relations, and Australian politics. Hanson has received a **Daruma doll** gift from him (a Japanese good-luck symbol), which she declared in her parliamentary interests register in February 2026, noting the strong Japan-Australia relationship.
- Newman has also commented positively on aspects of One Nation's policies (e.g., on LNG/JV investment) in the context of attracting North Asian investors.
This story gained traction in Australian media (Sky News, YouTube clips, LinkedIn, etc.) as an example of Hanson's appeal in certain international business circles despite her domestic political reputation.
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SKY NEWS INTERVIEW with Mike Newman
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1955855235064132
