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The Australia-Indonesia Centre Advancing people-to-people links in science, technology, education and innovation, though bilateral

The Australia-Indonesia Centre (AIC) is a bilateral collaborative research initiative established by the governments of both countries, leading universities and industry. Its mission is to advance people-to-people links in science, technology, education and innovation. We acknowledge that our Melbourne office is on the traditional lands of the Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

We’re delighted to welcome Josep Lay to the AIC advisory board. Josep is CEO of Protein & Plant Product Business at Grea...
12/06/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Josep Lay to the AIC advisory board.

Josep is CEO of Protein & Plant Product Business at Great Giant Foods, one of Indonesia's largest food companies. He has nearly four decades of experience overseeing some of the most significant trading volumes in the Australia-Indonesia relationship.

Under Josep's leadership, Great Giant Foods has partnered with a range of universities to adopt research and implement innovative circular economy practices to reduce waste and increase efficiency. He is an alumnus of the UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia.

Josep's understanding of the bilateral trade relationship and the potential of universities to partner with business to drive innovation, makes him a strong addition to our board as we develop the next phase of AIC programs in supply chains and industry partnership.

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12/06/2026

Top stories - Australia backs Indonesia's OECD bid
- Bank Indonesia's shock off-cycle rate hike! 🏦🚨
- Asian coal prices hit 2-year high on Indonesia's new export rules β›οΈπŸ“ˆ

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IndoAUS Business Briefing is produced weekly in partnership with the Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC).

As climate change creates new health risks, public health clinics need to change too.Local clinics are implementing wast...
10/06/2026

As climate change creates new health risks, public health clinics need to change too.

Local clinics are implementing waste management protocols, harvesting , transitioning to electronic medical records and adopting energy. But to make changes that last requires clear guidelines and stronger policy incentives

This has come from our research team field visits for data collection and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with cross-sectoral government agencies in , North Sulawesi and . The findings show that while local healthcare facilities are already transitioning toward eco-friendly operations, they face a challenge at the policy level.

Funded by the Australian Government (Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and the Indonesian Government (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi and LPDP Kementerian Keuangan RI), this project is run by Universitas Hasanuddin, The University of Melbourne, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Universitas Gadjah Mada and Universitas Negeri Gorontalo under the Partnership for Australia Indonesia Research (PAIR) Sulawesi program.

Click here to read the project summary: https://pair2.australiaindonesiacentre.org/research/net-zero-2-2/

CAUSINDY is incredibly grateful to our Silver Sponsors:- KONEKSI- ACICIS- The Australia Indonesia Centre (AIC)- New Colo...
09/06/2026

CAUSINDY is incredibly grateful to our Silver Sponsors:

- KONEKSI
- ACICIS
- The Australia Indonesia Centre (AIC)
- New Colombo Plan (NCP)

Your great support has helped us in bringing together ideas, voices and ambitions of Australian and Indonesian young leaders shaping .

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CAUSINDY sangat berterima kasih kepada Silver Sponsors kami:

- KONEKSI
- ACICIS
- The Australia Indonesia Centre (AIC)
- New Colombo Plan (NCP)

Dukungan Anda telah membantu kami menyatukan ide, suara dan aspirasi para pemimpin muda Australia dan Indonesia dalam menciptakan .

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- US slaps 10% forced labour tariff on Indo exports πŸ›‘
- Centralised commodity transition begins πŸ“¦

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π™π™žπ™—π™– 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙖 π™©π™žπ™—π™– 𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙑, an idiom in Bahasa Indonesia which means acting only when the problem has already arrived.As climat...
02/06/2026

π™π™žπ™—π™– 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙖 π™©π™žπ™—π™– 𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙑, an idiom in Bahasa Indonesia which means acting only when the problem has already arrived.

As climate-related health risks become increasingly complex, this mindset is no longer enough. This is a point agreed by stakeholders, local government representatives and public health workers at our focus group discussions in Palu (Central Sulawesi) and Central Buton (Southeast Sulawesi).

This research project by a team from Universitas Hasanuddin, Institut Teknologi Bandung, and The University of Melbourne is investigating how policies and governance can be better prepared for the health impacts of the climate change. The group discussed the importance of preparing for risks before a crises unfold.

The PAIR Sulawesi research program is funded by the Australian Government (Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Indonesian Government (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi, LPDP Kementerian Keuangan RI), bringing together 19 universities from across both countries.

Here to learn more about the project: https://pair2.australiaindonesiacentre.org/research/climate-change-and-health-3-4/

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Introducing our PAIR researcher, Dr Nur Indah Sari Arbit from Universitas Sulawesi Barat.PAIR research is active in West...
28/05/2026

Introducing our PAIR researcher, Dr Nur Indah Sari Arbit from Universitas Sulawesi Barat.

PAIR research is active in West Sulawesi for the first time, which means we are welcoming new researchers into the program - including Dr Nur Indah Sari Arbit.

With a background in STEM and aquaculture, Dr Arbit is working with a team to integrate circular economy practices in seaweed farming, improving cultivation methods using materials and process that reduce environmental contamination and boost production.

Under the Partnership for Australia-Indonesia Research program (PAIR), Dr Arbit says she is excited by the opportunity to create greater economic independence for seaweed farming communities, including women and marginalised groups.

Dr Arbit is one of only two researchers from West Sulawesi, one of Indonesia's newest provinces. Her role is also an example to others of the value of having researchers who reside in the community.

The advancing sustainable seaweed farming research group also includes researchers from Universitas Hasanuddin, The University of Queensland and Universitas Halu Oleo.

The PAIR Sulawesi program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi through LPDP Kementerian Keuangan RI.

Here to learn more about PAIR's work in West Sulawesi: https://pair2.australiaindonesiacentre.org/press-release/meeting-indonesian-research-partners-for-impact-mamuju/

We'd would like to thank Australian Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia Gita Kamath for her support of the AIC PAIR research ...
25/05/2026

We'd would like to thank Australian Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia Gita Kamath for her support of the AIC PAIR research program during her visit to Gorontalo, Sulawesi.

Three researchers, Professor Yowan Tamu, Dr Raghel Yunginger and Professor Femy Mahmud Sahami shared how their Australia-Indonesia team projects are supporting the move to reduce carbon emissions in the healthcare sector in North Sulawesi and Gorontalo.

One project focuses on helping local governments and facilities develop clearer steps toward Net Zero through policies and regulations, while another explores ways to increase community participation. All projects are under the PAIR Sulawesi program funded by the Australian (Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Indonesian governments (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi, and LPDP Kementerian Keuangan RI).

Deputy Ambassador Kamath (Australian Embassy - Jakarta, Indonesia) underscored the importance of research that benefits communities and taps into the knowledge of locally-based researchers.

Here to read more about the projects:
- https://pair2.australiaindonesiacentre.org/research/net-zero-2-6/
- https://pair2.australiaindonesiacentre.org/research/net-zero-2-2/

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- 500k tonnes of Indonesian fertiliser to Australia
- New export rules

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IndoAUS Business Briefing is produced weekly in partnership with the Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC).

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