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SBS Australia
26-05-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
'It's my DNA': Lydia Santoso talks about her new role, personal mission at Australia-Indonesia Institute
SBS Indonesian 26/05/2025 14:55 In February, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced the appointment of Lydia Santoso as Chair of the Australia-Indonesia Institute. Lydia Santoso was born in Indonesia—to an Australian mother and Indonesian father—and grew up in Cessnock in the NSW's Hunter Valley. The lawyer is also Chair of the Australia Indonesia Business Council NSW and sits on the board of the Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS). Ms Santoso said she was excited about the appointment—especially as she became the first woman to ever hold the role—although she admitted to not know of why she was chosen. These two cultures are like my whole being. The whole relationship is my DNA. Lydia Santoso - Chair of the Board of the Australia-Indonesia Institute 'So, for me, it's a personal mission to make sure the relationship between these two countries,' she told SBS Indonesian. Ms Santoso explained the mission of the AII including projects that build partnerships and collaborations between the two countries. But what is her big dream in this role? Listen to the full interview. Listen to SBS Indonesian on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , and don't miss our podcasts.
SBS Australia
18-05-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
'We need Indonesia more': A look at PM Albanese's visit to Indonesia
SBS Indonesian 18/05/2025 10:02 Board Chair of Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) Lydia Santoso spoke to SBS Indonesian on what to expect from PM Anthony Albanese's visit to Indonesia. Ms Santoso outlined where she saw progress in the two countries' relationship in recent years, particularly in trade, and mentioned factors that were obstacles and needed to be addressed going forward. If I'm being completely honest, Indonesia does not really need Australia. We need Indonesia more. Lydia Santoso, Board Chair of Australia-Indonesia Institute Listen to the full podcast. Listen to on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3pm. Follow us on and , and don't miss our
SBS Australia
15-05-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Zelenskyy dismisses Putin-less Russian delegation to peace talks
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with . TRANSCRIPT: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds bilateral talks with Indonesia's President; Hopes fade in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia; New South Wales wins the women's State of Origin Series. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office. Mr Albanese is using his visit to Jakarta to push bilateral defence links. The PM says Australia should go further in strengthening ties with Indonesia. He says the agreements they reach are not the last step in deepening ties, just the next step. "This treaty level agreement, underpinned by the Lombok treaty, will enable new cooperation in maritime security, counterterrorism as well as humanitarian and disaster relief. It represents the most significant step in the Australia and Indonesia security partnership for three decades. Let me be very clear. I do not see this agreement, though, as the last step, just the next step." Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the delegation Russia sent to Türkiye for peace talks as merely decorative after his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, chose not to come. The talks had been touted as the first direct negotiations in years after they were proposed by Russia when it declined to comply with a 30-day ceasefire Ukraine had put forward. It's now unclear whether they'll go ahead, despite delegations from Ukraine and Russia flying to Türkiye; Mr Zelenskyy says he won't attend unless Mr Putin does. The foreign minister of Russia's neighbour Finland, Elina Valtonen, who is also in Türkiye, says she's not expecting much progress either. 'When it is about negotiating how to end the war, we have one chair empty, which is the chair of Vladimir Putin. So, now, I guess the entire world has realised that there's only one party not willing to engage in serious peace negotiations, and that certainly is Russia." At least 60 people have killed been in another Israeli strike on Gaza. Medical staff say the victims include women, children, and a prominent journalist, with most people killed in Khan Younis. The attacks follows earlier strikes that reportedly killed 80 people, as Israel continues its 10-week total blockade on food and aid. Displaced Palestinian Ahmed Hamad says that Israel's attacks have been intensifying. "What we are experiencing now is even worse than the Nakba of 1948. We have suffered massacres, hunger, killing and repeated displacement. Now, the Israeli military urges us to move to the western part of Gaza, claiming it is a safe zone. But the reality is that we are attacked no matter where we go. Police say a stolen car used in an alleged synagogue firebombing has been linked to two previous arsons and a shooting. Investigators have released a series of images and footage of the people believed responsible for the Adass Israel Synagogue arson attack in December. Police allege the stolen car was also used in an arson and shooting in Bundoora, as well as an arson attack on a nightclub in South Yarra in December. Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner for Counter Terrorism, Stephen Nutt, says it is being treated as politically motivated. "This investigation remains a terrorism investigation, we will continue to investigate it as a politically motivated attack on the Jewish community. This arson was an antisemitic crime to set alight a synagogue is to strike at the heart of the Jewish community." Outspoken billionaire Elon Musk's X Corp is mounting a Federal Court challenge against Australia's eSafety Commissioner. eSafety has introduced a standard known as the Relevant Electronic Services ((RES)), which requires online platforms to take meaningful action to address content such as abuse material and child exploitation. X has filed a challenge in Federal Court to the RES, arguing it should not apply to its social media platform. The agency says it is assessing the latest court documents filed by X Corp and considering its next steps. Australian singer-songwriter Marty Zambotto, better known as Go-Jo, has opened the second semi-final at Eurovision in Switzerland this morning. He is one of 16 acts vying for a spot in the Eurovision grand final, performing the tongue in cheek song Milkshake Man. Once all the acts have performed, the voting will begin with those countries performing being able to cast their votes for their favourites, and 10 contestants going through to the final on Sunday morning. SBS's exclusive broadcast of Eurovision 2025 is LIVE and in prime time on SBS and SBS On Demand. New South Wales has claimed the women's State of Origin series with a game to spare after beating the Maroons 26 to 6. Olivia Kernick has helped the Blues to victory, scoring two tries and setting up another during game two. The Blues won the first match of the series 32 points to 12.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Australia PM Albanese meets Indonesian counterpart to discuss defence cooperation and trade
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the strong and resilient partnership between Australia and Indonesia, emphasising their ability to address differences respectfully. He met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on May 15 in Jakarta for talks on defence cooperation and global trade, marking the first stop on his overseas trip since his re-election earlier this month. Saifulbahri Ismail reports.
Arab News
15-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Australia forges closer defense ties with Indonesia as PM visits Jakarta
JAKARTA: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held defense talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday, as he visited Jakarta on his first international visit since re-election. Albanese arrived in the Indonesian capital on Wednesday evening, a day after his new government was sworn in, as the two countries seek to further strengthen their strategic ties. The trip comes less than a year after Indonesia and Australia cemented a landmark defense pact last August, which includes provisions that allow their forces to operate from each other's countries. 'This treaty-level agreement, underpinned by the Lombok treaty, will enable new cooperation in maritime security, counterterrorism as well as humanitarian and disaster relief,' Albanese said during a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace. The 2006 Lombok Treaty, which entered into force two years later, included agreements on joint military exercises, maritime security and military training. Albanese said the August deal was 'the most significant step' in Australia and Indonesia's security partnership for three decades. 'Let me be very clear, I do not see this agreement though as the last step, just the next step. I want us to aim high, go further, and work even more closely together.' Indonesia and Australia held their largest-ever joint military exercise last November, with around 2,000 troops training in air, maritime, amphibious and land operations. 'I'm here in Indonesia because no relationship is more important to Australia than this one,' Albanese said. 'And no nation is more important to the prosperity, security and stability of the Indo-Pacific than Indonesia.' Albanese has visited Indonesia four times since becoming Australia's premier in 2022. Newly elected Australian prime ministers typically make their first bilateral visit to Asia, usually Indonesia. Prabowo said the two countries were committed to 'complete the ratification process' of their latest defense agreement. 'We will continue discussing other possibilities to improve and increase cooperation in defense,' he added. During their meeting, Albanese and Prabowo also discussed cooperation in trade, food security, energy transition, critical minerals and people-to-people relations.
