Indonesia-Australia Dialogue 2018
On 8-10 April 2018, the 4th Indonesia-Australia Dialogue was held in Barangaroo, Sydney. The focus of the dialogue was on the role of civil society in strengthening the Indonesia – Australia bilateral relationship towards a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Dialogue was established in 2010 as a second-track bilateral meeting aiming to enhance people-to-people links between Indonesia and Australia. This year’s Dialogue was co-convened by The Honourable John Anderson AO, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and His Excellency Hamzah Thayeb, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia from 2005 to 2009. Participants of both countries included government officials, academics, experts and leaders from the business, media and technology sectors.
The Dialogue was organised by the Australian Institute of International Affairs with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and PwC Australia.
For the list of participants and proceedings, please download the Outcome Report
Opinion pieces and interviews by delegates:
Opinions:
- “Can Jakarta and Canberra Become Soulmates?” – His Excellency General the Hon David Hurley AC DSC
- “Australia and Indonesia: More than Good Neighbours” – Greg Earl
- “Australia and Indonesia: Strategic Partners in a Time of Change”: – Kyle Springer
- “Renegotiating the Indonesia-Australia Maritime Boundary Agreement?” – Dr. I Made Andi Arsana
- “Post-Reformasi Indonesia: The Age of Uncertainty” – Prof. Tim Lindsey
Interviews:
- “Taking the Australia-Indonesia Relationship to the Next Level” – with Senator The Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells
- “Drafting Jakarta’s Ballot Papers” – with Timothy Marbun
- “Australia and Indonesia: Possibilities for Cooperation” – with Dr. Connie Rahakundini Bakrie