
Corruption investigations unlikely to disrupt Anies Baswedan’s campaign
2024 Indonesian Elections, Corruption, Politics
With the 2024 Indonesian presidential election looming, credible surveys project three front-runner candidates. The first, Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, represents the status quo and is supported by the Indonesian Democratic Party…

Why vice presidents matter in Indonesia - especially in 2024
2024 Indonesian Elections, PoliticsThe intense speculation and fanfare surrounding presidential nominations can leave the vice presidential role looking like an afterthought. But vice presidential nominations have historically had a major influence on presidential campaigns - and 2024 will be no different.

Football World Cup: has a hard line on Israel undermined Indonesian soft power?
Foreign Policy, Politics, UncategorizedA lot has been said about Fifa's decision to replace Indonesia as the host of the Under-20 World Cup. Here Ario Bimo Utomo takes a look at the impact of the decision on Indonesian soft power.

Talking Indonesia: Reformasi ongoing?
Politics, Talking IndonesiaHow does one of the long-time observers of Indonesia view the quality of the country's democracy? Tito Ambyo chats to Kevin O'Rourke in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Who are the elites who control Indonesian politics?
Economy, Politics, Top StoriesPolitical position, wealth, and access to and control over policy are all important in determining who is part of the political elite in Indonesia.

Can a Constitutional Court judgment be changed? Newly installed judge faces Ethics Council
Law, Politics, Top StoriesThe legislature's controversial appointment to the Constitutional Court, Guntur Hamzah, has already faced the court's Ethics Council for altering the text of a decision.

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!

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.