Democracy 3 - Indonesia at Melbourne

Democracy in retreat as push for fifth amendment gains momentum

Law, Policy in Focus, Political parties, Politics

Giri Ahmad Taufik writes that if the Constitution is amended to give the MPR the power to produce State Policy Guidelines (GBHN), there will no longer be any doubt about democratic regression in Indonesia.

Rejecting elections: warning signs of a dangerous trend in Bima

2019 Indonesian Elections, Elections, Policy in Focus, Politics, Religion, Security, Society

While former Muslim militants swap bullets for ballots in Central Sulawesi, a community in West Nusa Tenggara appears to be going the other way, write Ihsan Ali-Fauzi, Irsyad Rafsadie and Siswo Mulyartono.

In defence of Indonesia’s dull presidential debates

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Elections, Politics

The first three leadership debates have been derided as 'uninteresting, stiff and scripted'. But Yoes C Kenawas writes that despite their weaknesses, the debates are important rituals for maintaining Indonesian democracy.

Reflections on 20 years of reform: former Constitutional Court chief Jimly Asshiddiqie

20 Years After Soeharto, Interview, Law

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 Professor Jimly Assiddiqie, the former head of the Constitutional Court.

Talking Indonesia: 20 years after Soeharto

20 Years After Soeharto, Human Rights, Politics, Society, Talking Indonesia

What have been the key achievements of the reform movement that toppled Soeharto, what are the key obstacles to further reform, and what lies ahead for Indonesia over the next 10 years? Senior human rights activist Usman Hamid reflects on 20 years of reform with Dr Dave McRae in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Reflections on 20 years of reform: former Australian Ambassador John McCarthy AO

20 Years After Soeharto, Foreign Policy, Interview

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 John McCarthy AO, Australian ambassador to Indonesia from 1997-2000.

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 after Soeharto

20 Years After Soeharto, Analysis, Human Rights, Politics, Society

21 May marks 20 years since Soeharto stepped down, ending 32 years of authoritarian rule under the New Order, and setting off a major process of democratic reform. Indonesia at Melbourne is publishing a range of commentary and interviews reflecting on the reform process and what lies ahead for Indonesia.

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.

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