
2024 elections: the third candidate, Anies Baswedan
2024 Indonesian Elections, Elections, PoliticsRecent opinion polls indicate Anies Baswedan is unlikely to make the run-off in the 2024 presidential elections. But, regardless, he seems determined to stay in the running. Helen Pausacker explores who is Anies Baswedan, and why is he so determined to stay in the race?

Labour Party revives for 2024 elections
Elections, Politics, Top StoriesRecent attacks on workers' rights have galvanised the union sector and prompted the revival of the Indonesian Labour Party.

Best of 2022
Arts, Economy, Elections, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Media, Politics, Society, Talking Indonesia, Top StoriesIndonesia at Melbourne will again be taking a short break over the New Year period. Here we present the articles and episodes that attracted your attention in 2022. We look forward to seeing you again in early 2023!

Talking Indonesia: the road to 2024
2024 Indonesian Elections, Elections, Politics, Talking IndonesiaWho are some of the likely candidates to emerge in the next race for president in 2024? What issues are expected to dominate campaigning? Dr Jemma Purdey discusses these issues and more with Dr Phillips Vermonte in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Proposed increased legislative threshold could backfire for its supporters
Elections, Politics, Top StoriesPolitical elites are pushing to raise the legislative threshold again. But they should consider the risks and unintended potential consequences of such a proposal.

Talking Indonesia: getting elected
Elections, Politics, Talking IndonesiaWhat are the keys to winning local elections? Do party coalitions shape candidates' chances of winning, or the way that they govern if they are successful? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr Adrianus Hendrawan about these issues and more in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Sara Djojo back on track to take over Gerindra
Elections, PoliticsRahayu Saraswati (Sara) Djojohadikusumo's political fortunes are back on the rise, following her surprise loss in the 2019 elections. Dr Jemma Purdey profiles the woman tipped to become the next leader of Gerindra.

Dynastic politics: Indonesia’s new normal
Elections, PoliticsMore than 100 dynastic politicians are set to compete in the 2020 regional head elections. Yoes C Kenawas examines the roots of the problem and what can be done about it.

Local politics, Pilkada and the pandemic
Covid-19, Elections, Politics, Public healthCan Indonesia hold elections for regional heads in December without leading to a spike in Covid-19 infections, or opening the floodgates to vote buying? Dr Mada Sukmajati examines the risks.