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
