Archived Media Releases
2009
December
- 21 December: Australian and Indonesian Youth to Live and Work in Bangka-Belitung Province
- 16 December: International Commission for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament: Report Launch in Tokyo on 15 December 2009
- 16 December: More Australian and Indonesian Schools Connected through BRIDGE
- 15 December: Montara Oil Spill Inquiry Underway
- 11 December: Australian Support for Human Rights
- 10 December: Record-breaking 100,000 Indonesian Visitors to Australia
- 8 December: 2009 POLICY RESEARCH FORUM
Top Australian and Indonesian researchers working together - 4 December: The Aussie Challenge Quiz
- 3 December: Australia Supports Parliament of the World's Religions
- 3 December: Journalism Award Fosters Indonesian-Australian Relationship
- 2 December 2009: Applications for 2010 Australia-Indonesia Muslim Exchange Program Close Friday
- 1 December: Outstanding Indonesians awarded prestigious Australian Awards
- 1 December: Australian support for the fight against HIV
- 1 December: Celebrate Universal Language of Music with Australia’s ‘Strike A Chord-The Science of Music’ Exhibition
November
- 20 November: Celebrating 20 successful years of friendship
- 19 November: Australian support for Aceh
- 18 November: Australia supports small businesses in Yogyakarta and Central Java
- 10 November: Australia Provides Support to Community Fishing Projects in Maluku Province
- 10 November: Delegation to discuss Montara oil spill shows effective cooperation
- 10 November: Joint Statement between H.E. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia and The Hon. Wayne Swan MP, Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia
- 4 November: Leaking Oil Spill Stopped
- 3 November: Indonesia’s future leaders awarded scholarships
- 2 November: Indonesia: Montara Oil Spill
October
- 30 October: Australian Defence Force Complete Indonesian Earthquake Mission
- 29 October: Australian Defence Force Hands Over Temporary Health Centre in West Sumatra
- 29 October: Online forest fire monitoring system launched in Indonesia
- 29 October: Australia helps send off relief items for Sumatra earthquake victims
- 27 October: Australian support for education and governance in Aceh
- 26 October: Visit to Indonesia (Minister for Defence)
- 26 October: Minister for Defence Visit to Indonesia (Minister for Defence)
- 25 October: New civilian corps to assist in disaster and conflict zones (Prime Minister)
- 21 October: Australian Foreign Minister visits Padang, West Sumatra
- 17 October: New Australian-Funded Health Clinic in Central Java
- 15 October: Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award
- 14 October: Padang Assist Air Lift Operation
- 12 October: Australian Ambassador for Climate Change Visits Indonesia
- 11 October: Indonesia earthquakes - recovery and reconstruction assistance (Minister for Foreign Affairs)
- 9 October: Padang Assist One Week On
- 7 October: Clean Water Being Delivered to Padang Residents
- 6 October: Australian Assistance for Sumatra Earthquake Victims
- 5 October: Australian Defence Force Mobilises Relief and Reconstruction Effort for Sumatran Earthquake Victims
- 3 October: Initial Australian Assistance for Indonesia Totals A$2.8 Million So Far
- 2 October: Indonesian boat arrivals returned
- 2 October: Australian Assistance for Indonesia
September
- 30 September: Indonesia to Witness First-hand Australia’s Marine Pollution Response
- 4 September: Australian Ambassador farewells scholarship awardees to Australia
August
- 27 August: 70,000 Australian School Students Improve Understanding of Asia
- 24 August: Young Indonesian Ambassadors seek Friendship and Understanding in Australia
- 10 August: Indonesian Teachers Visit Australia to Build BRIDGE of Learning and Friendship
- 3 August: Sharing and Learning: Australia and Indonesia Co-Host Regional Workshop on Disaster Response
July
- 30 July: Embassy Quality Assurance Workshop Helps Build Bridges between Australian and Indonesian Education Institutions
- 28 July: Death of Great Australian Diplomat
- 16 July: Addie MS and Twilite Orchestra to Perform in Australia at Sydney Opera House
- 6 July: Naidoc Week: Celebrating Australian Indigenous Culture
- 1 July: Australia jails 11 people smugglers
- 1 July: New Work and Holiday Visa Now Available for Young Indonesians and Australians
June
- 29 June: Australia and Indonesia support Youth Socialization Road Show
- 24 June: Tourists to Australia advised to beat the rush
- 19 June: Australian Rules Football Junior Carnival in Jakarta
- 15 June: Applications for Australian Development Scholarships 2010 Open
- 8 June: Young Indonesian Muslim Leaders Seek Cooperation and Understanding in Australia
- 5 June: Australia to chair a crucial meeting of agricultural exporting nations in Bali (Minister for Trade)
- 5 June: World Environment Day Highlights Australia and Indonesia’s Commitment to Address Climate Change
- 4 June: Joint Ministerial Statement Indonesia-Australia Immigration Partnership
- 4 June: Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) Invites Project Funding Proposals
- 3 June: Border Protection Measures Focus of Indonesian Visit (Minister for Home Affairs)
- 1 June: Australia-Indonesia Youth Leadership Conference: Hearts and Minds
- 1 June: Australia and Indonesia Undertake Fourth Coordinated Fisheries Patrol
May
- 29 May: Young Australian Muslim Leaders Explore Islam in Indonesia
- 28 May: Australia to Join the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Process (Minister for Foreign Affairs)
- 28 May: Indonesia and Australia Collaborate to Improve Non-Convention Vessels Standards
- 27 May: Australia and Indonesia Collaborate on Theatre Production “Tales of 1001 Nights”
- 26 May: Extradition of alleged people smuggler (The Minister for Home Affairs and the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship)
- 26 May: Australia Supports Women in Leadership
- 26 May: First Indonesians to Receive Australian Bravery Medals
- 15 May: Indonesia Largest Recipient of Australian Development Assistance in 2009-10
- 14 May: Prominent Indonesian Women to Attend Leadership Program in Australia
- 13 May: Australian Air Force Transport Aircraft on Goodwill Visit to Indonesia
- 7 May: Australia supports improved roads in Eastern Indonesia (AusAID)
- 5 May: Radio Kookaburra Promoting Australia-Indonesia Ties
- 5 May: Australian Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance to visit Lombok, Indonesia (AusAID)
- 1 May: Australian Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance to visit Indonesia (AusAID)
- 1 May: Flavours of Australia 2009
- 1 May: Joint Outreach Campaign in Sulawesi Promotes Sustainable Fisheries
April
- 24 April: Australian Scholarships Support Human Resources in Indonesia
- 17 April: Another Indonesian Jailed Sends Strong Message on People Smuggling
- 15 April: Assistance for Rohingya People Living in Burma (Minister for Foreign Affairs)
- 14 April: Regional Cooperation to Strengthen Borders
- 14 April: Australian Home Affairs Minister Opens Police Computer Based Training Centre
- 6 April: Indonesian Jailed for People Smuggling
- 6 April: 2010 Endeavour Awards Open for Applications
- 3 April: Indonesian-Australian Discussion Forum Promotes Sustainable Fisheries
March
- 30 March: Strengthening Trade Relations and Opportunities
- 27 March: Australian Embassy to Participate in Earth Hour
- 27 March: Young Indonesian Muslim Leaders to seek Friendship, Understanding in Australia
- 20 March: Applications for Australia-Indonesia Youth Leadership Conference Now Open
- 19 March: Australian Leadership Awards 2010: opportunity for Indonesia's future leaders
- 19 March: Australia helps train basic infrastructure engineers in Papuan provinces
- 16 March: Indonesian Teachers Building Bridges of Learning and Friendship in Australia
- 11 March: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2009
- 6 March: Jailing of people smuggler sends strong message (The Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Immigration and Citizenship)
- 4 March: Australian Dairy Products Do Not Contain Melamine
- 3 March: Work and Holiday visa arrangement with Indonesia (Minister for Immigration and Citizenship)
- 3 March: Australia strengthens cooperation with Indonesia on border security(Minister for Immigration and Citizenship)
February
- 27 February: Historic Regional Trade Agreement Beginning of New Economic Partnership
- 23 February: OZMINE 2009: Australian Mining Exhibition and Conference
- 21 February: Australian Alumni Award Winners
- 20 February: Australia Supports Major HIV Congress in Bali
- 19 February: Towards a Free Trade Agreement with Indonesia (Minister for Trade)
- 19 February: Australia and Indonesia: partners in a new era (Minister for Foreign Affairs)
- 13 February: 300 Indonesians awarded Australian Scholarships
- 12 February: Australian support for HIV services in Indonesia
- 10 February: Makassar Outreach Visit Promotes Sustainable Fisheries
- 9 February: Australia Assists Yogyakarta Museums in Disaster Preparedness
- 9 February: Youth Exchange Participants Bring Home Memorable Experience
- 6 February: Australian Alumni Awards Recognise Service to Indonesian Community
- 5 February: Finalists of the 2009 Australian Alumni Awards Announced
January
- 30 January: Indonesian Teachers Building BRIDGES with Australian Schools
- 29 January: Australian Socceroos Share Skills with West Java Students
- 26 January: Australia Day Celebration with Australian National Soccer Players
- 26 January: Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s Australia Day Message
- 19 January: Celebrating 25 Years of Australia-Indonesia Agricultural Research Partnership
- 12 January: Chief of Australian Defence Force signs Joint Statement on Defence Cooperation with Indonesian Counterpart
- 6 January: Young Australian Journalists to Discover Indonesian Stories Through Internships