日豪関係の論文で50万円懸賞

　日豪経済委員会では、設立５０周年を記念して、日豪関係をテーマにした懸賞論文の募集をしている。　
　日豪両国関係についての意識を深める機会として、広く学生・社会人の皆様の積極的な応募を呼びかけている。
　日豪経済委員会会長賞は、賞金５０万円であり、副賞が日本・シドニー往復航空券＋３泊宿泊代。また、審査委員長賞は、賞金２０万円で副賞が日本・シドニー往復航空券＋３泊宿泊代。
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