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• Call with Indonesian Finance Minister
  Today I had my first call with Indonesia’s new Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, building on the strong and enduring relationship between our two countries.

• Australia and Indonesia Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation
  Australian and Indonesian maritime agencies have successfully concluded Operation Jawline Arafura, a coordinated week-long patrol targeting illegal maritime activities in the Arafura Sea. Held from 20 to 25 September 2025, the joint operation involved six vessels and focused on strengthening border security and enhancing cooperation between the two nations.

• Australia and Indonesia Advance Dialogue on Indo-Pacific Cooperation
  The Australian Embassy in Indonesia in collaboration with the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), hosted a public discussion on the evolving strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific region today in Jakarta.

• #AussieBanget University Roadshow at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta
  Today, Australian Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia, Gita Kamath officially opened the #AussieBanget University Roadshow at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta (UIN Jakarta), celebrating the strong educational ties between Australia and Indonesia.

• Australia Deepens Ties in West Sumatera
  Australian Ambassador Rod Brazier joined Indonesia’s Head of Indonesia’s Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) Letjen TNI Dr Suharyanto, West Sumatera Governor H. Mahyeldi Ansharulla, Vice Minister for Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Prof Fauzan, and Vice Minister for Public Works, Diana Kusumastuti, to open the Third International Conference on Disaster Mitigation and Management (ICDMM) on 29 September in Padang. 

• Celebrating Australian Alumni at Gig on the Green Jakarta
  A vibrant celebration of Australian alumni was held at the “Gig on the Green” festival on 27 September in Jakarta. The event brought together approximately 1,000 guests for an evening of great food, music and friendship.