Advocacy
The Indonesia Council advocates for the advancement of Indonesian Studies in Australia and the professional interests of its members.
Through formal statements, open letters, and policy submissions, the Council engages with governments, universities, and other institutions on matters affecting the teaching, research, and public understanding of Indonesia.
This page serves as a record of the Council’s public positions on issues relating to Indonesian Studies, tertiary and secondary education about Indonesia, and Indonesia–Australia relations.
2026
Statement and petition by Indonesia Council, representing scholars and educators of Indonesian studies at universities across Australia, regarding the violent attack on Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence on 12 March 2026.
Click here to sign the petition directly
2025
Joint Submission: Inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia through Education and Beyond (31 October)
Prepared by the Indonesia Council, Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre and ACICIS)
IC Letter of Support for UTS: Proposed changes to International Studies Program at the University of Technology Sydney (29 August)
Attachment A: Letter of Support from Dr Elena Williams
IC Letter of Support for UTAS(21 May)
IC Letter of Support for IIAS (17 March)
2024
IC Submission to NCP External Advisory Group (1 November)