Indonesia Australia - Indonesia at Melbourne

Jokowi's bicycle diplomacy

When President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo invited Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a bike ride around the Presidential Palace, many Australians were surprised. But bicycles have long been part of Jokowi's image crafting strategy.

Can Albanese rebuild relations with Indonesia?

Foreign Policy, Security, Top Stories

If the new Australian government is to establish trustworthy relations with Indonesia, more understanding and engagement will be key.

Australia has changed government for the first time in nine years. Does Indonesia care?

Foreign Policy

How has the Labor Party's victory in the Australian election on 21 May been welcomed in Indonesia?

Two countries, two identities? The split lives of the Indonesian diaspora in Melbourne

Religion, Society

Young Indonesians moving between Indonesia and Australia struggle with language, ethnicity and belonging.

Can Australia’s declining Indonesia literacy survive Covid-19 cuts?

Education, Foreign Policy

Virtual 'study abroad' programs have kept students engaged with Indonesia despite the Covid-19 pandemic. But government, universities and business need to provide students with more opportunities to continue building on their language and Indonesian expertise in Australia.

Australia and Indonesia: going separate ways?

Analysis, Foreign Policy

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull appears to have developed a strong rapport with President Joko Widodo. But Professor Tim Lindsey and Dr Dave McRae write that this may not be enough to overcome the mutual misunderstandings and suspicions, and tensions over human rights issues, that complicate the bilateral relationship.

More Indonesians are holidaying abroad but is Australia missing out?

Analysis, Foreign Policy

Indonesia's growing middle class are travelling overseas in record numbers but the numbers holidaying in Australia are disappointing. Ross B. Taylor writes that unless something is done about the expensive and onerous visa process faced by Indonesians, Australia will continue to miss out.

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