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• Australia and Indonesia Strengthen Cooperation to Combat Human Trafficking
  Today, Australia and Indonesia launched a new arrangement to strengthen joint efforts to combat human trafficking through the ASEAN-Australia Counter Trafficking program (ASEAN ACT), marking an important step in our bilateral and regional cooperation.

• Australian Ambassador Visits Palembang
  Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Rod Brazier, visited Palembang, South Sumatra Province, from 8-9 April 2026.

• ASEAN and Australia Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
  Australia and Indonesia co-chaired the 5^th ASEAN-Australia Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Jakarta on 9 April 2026, reaffirming ASEAN and Australia’s shared commitment to combatting terrorism and violent extremism across the Indo-Pacific region.

• Applications Open for the LPDP-Australia Awards Scholarships

  Applications for the LPDP-Australia Awards Scholarships will open on 2 April 2026. These prestigious scholarships, offered through a collaboration between Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP) and the Australian Government, are for Master’s study at Australian universities commencing in 2027.

• Australian Embassy Hosts Halal Bihalal (Open House) for Australian Alumni
  Australian alumni gathered on 31 March for a Halal Bihalal to celebrate the close friendship between Australia and Indonesia.

• Australia’s Productivity Commission Chair Visits Indonesia
  The Chair of Australia’s Productivity Commission, Ms Danielle Wood, visited Indonesia this week to advance cooperation on economic policy and productivity, in support of the Australia-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).