The Indonesia Institute is a Western Australian-based NGO founded in November 2010 by Ross B. Taylor AM, a former WA Commissioner to Indonesia and past National Vice President of the Australia-Indonesia Business Council.

The Indonesia Institute’s mission is to operate as the peak body for independent insight and engagement into Indonesian – Australian bilateral relations.

We actively promote Indonesia-Australia relations both in our home state, throughout Australia and in Indonesia. We have solid and extensive linkages with like-minded organisations in Australia and Indonesia. We also work closely with other Indonesia-Australia organisations such as the Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC), the Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA), the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra and the Indonesian Consul-General in Perth, WA.

Our institute has adopted the following core objectives to:

- Improve Indonesian – Australian relations at social, business, cultural and political levels.
- Act as a think tank, to identify and communicate key insights into the issues affecting the Indonesia – Australia relationship.
- Promote cultural, social, & community activities between Indonesia and Australia, and build trade and commercial links and opportunities
lobby governments in Indonesia and Australia on matters relating to bilateral relations.
- Act as a commentator on issues relating to Indonesian – Australian relations
facilitate linkages between people and organizations in Indonesia and Australia
assist sustainable “sister-state” relationships between Indonesian Provinces and Australian States and Territories.
- Develop and maintain close relations with the Indonesian Consul-Generals and Consulate Offices wherever possible.
- Provide Indonesia with a voice in Australia to generate improved understanding.

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