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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto after announcing a security agreement in Sydney in November 2025. Dan Himbrects/AAP

Indonesia’s leader is going after critics with a vengeance. This could complicate relations with Australia

A proposed law against disinformation and foreign propaganda could imperil activists and journalists in Indonesia – and potentially those living abroad.
Relatives of victims of the 2002 Bali bombings hang an Australian flag at the memorial monument in Kuta, Indonesia. Made Nagi/EPA/AAP

How the Bali bombings transformed our relations with Indonesia

The bombings sparked unprecedented political, security and aid cooperation between Australia and Indonesia. But this gradually waned as new tensions arose.
One of the minors reunites with family and friends in Rote, East Nusa Tenggara, after being released from Australian prison. Antje Missbach

Compensating underage people smugglers from Indonesia for their unlawful treatment in Australia

Efforts to claim compensation for Indonesian minors who were caught manning boats that smuggled asylum seekers to Australia may end up failing if the Australian government continues to resist.

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