
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!

The new Criminal Code: authoritarianism disguised as decolonisation
Law, Politics, Top StoriesDespite the government's claims about "decolonisation", the new Criminal Code in fact reintroduces the kinds of authoritarian provisions that were a key part of Dutch colonialism.

Talking Indonesia: acting regional heads
2024 Indonesian Elections, Politics, Talking IndonesiaWho are the interim regional leaders appointed by Jakarta to fill the gap before national elections in 2024? How will they rule? Dr Jacqui Baker chats to Dr Ian Wilson in Talking Indonesia.

Can Indonesia ever put an end to police violence?
Politics, SecurityWhile recent high-profile cases have focused public attention on police violence, the sad reality is that repressive police actions routinely result in Indonesians losing their lives.

Noodle diplomacy: the G20 and the politics of instant noodles
Economy, Politics, Top StoriesCan this week's G20 Summit help to resolve the global food crisis?

The DPR attacks the Constitutional Court – and judicial independence
Law, Politics, Top StoriesThe DPR's recent attempt to replace one of the judges on the Constitutional Court undermines judicial independence and the rule of law.

Democracy won’t be making the move to Indonesia’s new capital
Law, Politics, Top StoriesResidents in Indonesia's new capital will not be able to vote for their own local government.

Strange bedfellows: why do far-right leaders support Indonesia’s promotion of ‘moderate Islam’?
Foreign Policy, Politics, Religion, Top StoriesIndonesia’s promotion of “moderate Islam” has gained support from some unlikely allies.

2024 election shaping up as a four-horse race, as elite manoeuvring intensifies
2024 Indonesian Elections, Politics, Top StoriesThe 2024 presidential race is already heating up. Who are the main contenders, and which party coalitions might back them?