Indonesia
Spy games jeopardise SE Asian relations
Australia is at risk of alienating itself from its closest neighbours as the allegations of spying continue to wreak havoc......
Free speech under discussion in lead up to Bali Democracy Forum
As Bali is preparing for a two-day forum on democracy, media representatives from the Asia-Pacific are gathering for another event......
Global rights watchdog says Abbott is giving ‘green light’ to Indonesia
Three West Papuan activists who occupied Australia’s consulate in Bali say that staff threatened to call Indonesian authorities if they......
Experts encourage Abbott to increase focus on Indonesian language
Tony Abbott’s announcement of funding for a new Centre for Indonesia Studies has received a positive response. But one expert......
Australia ‘losing moral authority’ in Indonesia
As Tony Abbott heads to Jakarta for talks with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhyono, one expert says Australia may be......
West Papuan Freedom Flotilla sets off
Reports that the Indonesian military has been ordered to be prepared to intercept the Freedom Flotilla heading from Australia to......
Rudd’s Indonesian challenge
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has travelled to Indonesia, a country whose involvement in regional asylum seeker policy has put......
Refugee advocates fear Bali talks will miss the mark
As the Foreign Minister and Immigration Minister head to Indonesia for a yearly summit on people smuggling, refugee advocates say......
The Asia Pulp and Paper Group turns over a new leaf
Asia Pulp and Paper is one of the largest paper producers in the world and is known for its controversial......
UN human rights committee to decide on mandatory sentencing
An Indonesian fisherman who is imprisoned in Australia under mandatory sentencing for people smuggling has launched the first international case......