Historic defence pact a matter of destiny says Japan's PM
In 1957 it was Shinzo Abe's grandfather who signed a then radical trade pact with Australia.
Fifty years later, Mr Abe is about to sign a deal that is being seen as a stepping stone to a full defence treaty between the two countries.
In an exclusive interview with AM, the Japanese Prime Minister says the new security pact isn't about trying to contain China's growing influence in the region.