Corruption 2 - Indonesia at Melbourne

Reflections on 20 years of reform: human rights lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis

20 Years After Soeharto, Human Rights, Interview, Law, Politics

To mark 20 years since the fall of Soeharto and the New Order regime, Indonesia at Melbourne is speaking to a range of prominent figures about their views on the reform process. Today we speak to Todung Mulya Lubis, human rights lawyer and recently appointed Indonesian Ambassador to Norway.

The Soeharto family: where are they now?

20 Years After Soeharto, Economy, Explainer, Politics, Society

President Soeharto left office in 1998 amid public fury about the special treatment given to his six children. Dr Helen Pausacker writes that in the 20 years since, Soeharto's children have seen their influence decline, but continue to live prosperous lives and have made several attempts to launch political careers of their own.

Old money: Indonesia beyond cronyism

20 Years After Soeharto, Analysis, Economy

During Soeharto's 32 years in power, a small number of privileged business tycoons were able to accumulate extraordinary amounts of wealth. Professor Howard Dick and Jeremy Mulholland look at what has happened to Soeharto's cronies and the relationship between power and capital since the fall of the New Order.

Post-reformasi Indonesia: the age of uncertainty

20 Years After Soeharto, Analysis, Foreign Policy, Politics

Indonesia has achieved remarkable change since Soeharto stepped down. But Professor Tim Lindsey writes that where the country will head next is far from certain, and recent developments suggest its future may be less liberal and less welcoming of foreign engagement.

20 years of judicial reform: mission not yet accomplished

20 Years After Soeharto, Analysis, Law

Although remarkable progress has been achieved in judicial reform since the end of the New Order in 1998, the justice sector still faces serious challenges, such as widespread judicial corruption. Rifqi Assegaf reflects on what has been achieved, and what has not, over the past 20 years.

Beyond the bounds of democracy: DPR consolidates its power

Analysis, Law, Politics

While most of Indonesian civil society was preoccupied with proposed changes to the Criminal Code, the House of Representatives (DPR) last week passed a revised version of the 2014 Law on Legislative Bodies. Dr Robertus Robet looks at the controversial changes, which he says will result in a DPR that is resistant to criticism and immune from prosecution.

Another threat to the KPK? Constitutional Court sides with the DPR

Analysis, Law, Politics

On 8 February, the Constitutional Court issued a decision that paves the way for the national legislature (DPR) to compel the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to attend questioning, using its so-called hak angket powers. Professor Simon Butt presents a legal analysis of the decision.

Why political parties should get more public funding

Analysis, Political parties, Politics

The government recently announced that from 2018, state funding for political parties will increase 10 fold, from Rp 108 to Rp 1,000 per valid vote per year. Rezza Velayati Deviansyah writes that although there are reasons to be cautious, the government has made the right move.

Why is the Industrial Relations Court failing workers?

Analysis, Law

Demonstrations on International Labour Day have recently featured somewhat surprising calls for the dissolution of the Industrial Relations Court. Dr Herlambang P Wiratraman looks at why the court - originally intended to provide greater protection for workers' rights - has failed to live up to its promise.

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