2016

Since 2011, Indonesia has transformed itself from a regional leader to a global influencer; it has strengthened economically and gained stability from the consolidation of its democracy. However, Australian perceptions of Indonesia have not changed to reflect these shifts. For the bilateral relationship to achieve its promise, leaders in each sector need to take ownership and act as role models to drive positive action. John McCarthy AO and Melissa Conley Tyler write.   Since the first Indonesia-Australia Dialogue was organised as a prime ministerial/presidential initiative to build better relations during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s visit to Australia in 2011, it is interesting…