The Indonesia Institute’s mission is to operate as the peak body for independent insight and engagement into Indonesian – Australian bilateral relations.

Our institute has adopted the following core objectives to:

• • improve Indonesian – Australian relations at social, business, cultural and political levels

• • act as a think tank, to identify and communicate key insights into the issues affecting the Indonesia – Australia relationship

• • promote cultural, social, & community activities between Indonesia and Australia, and build trade and commercial links and opportunities

• • lobby governments in Indonesia and Australia on matters relating to bilateral relations

• • act as a commentator on issues relating to Indonesian – Australian relations

• • facilitate linkages between people and organizations in Indonesia and Australia

• • assist sustainable “sister-state” relationships between Indonesian Provinces and Australian States and Territories

• • develop and maintain close relations with the Indonesian Consul-Generals and Consulate Offices wherever possible
  • provide Indonesia with a voice in Australia to generate improved understanding