Links 20 May 2026

Bersejarah, Indonesia Ekspor 500.000 Ton Pupuk ke Australia, Nilainya Rp 7 Triliun – Menteri Pertanian (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman mengatakan, Indonesia dan Australia telah mencapai tahap awal untuk komitmen kerja sama ekspor pupuk urea sebesar 250.000 ton. Ke depan, volume ekspor pupuk dari Indonesia tersebut ditargetkan meningkat hingga 500.000 ton, dengan nilai mencapai sekitar Rp 7 triliun. [Kompas.com]

In the News:

• Australia thanks Indonesia for fertilizer exports: Minister – Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the Australian government had expressed gratitude to Indonesia for supplying fertilizers amid growing food security risks caused by rising geopolitical tensions. [Antaranews]
• Northern Territory diphtheria outbreak spreads across borders to Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia – Australia’s National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System reports a total of 133 notifications of the disease in the NT since the current outbreak began, with another 79 in WA, six in SA and up to five in Queensland. [ABC News]
• Penelitian Kolaborasi Indonesia–Australia Dorong Transisi Net Zero di Puskesmas – Prof. Yowan Tamu salah satu peneliti Partnership for Australia – Indonesia Research (PAIR) memaparkan perkembangan penelitian bertajuk Green Health: Community Health Center Net Zero Transition Regulatory Framework yang dilaksanakan di Aula Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Negeri Gorontalo pada Senin, 19 Mei 2026. [Gopos.id]
• Australian teens impacted by the social media ban are getting less news: new research – In the months leading up to the implementation of Australia’s social media ban in December 2025, there was much discussion about the possible negative consequences. Among these were concerns that teenagers would consume less news. As most young adults use social media for news and many rely on it, this was a real risk. [The Conversation]
• Soal Transparansi Pajak, RI Kalahkan Korsel, Australia & Kanada – Indonesia berhasil menempati posisi pertama dunia dalam indeks transparansi belanja perpajakan atau Global Tax Expenditures Transparency Index (GTETI) 2026. Tahun ini, Indonesia mengungguli sejumlah negara maju seperti Korea Selatan, Australia, Kanada, Jerman, Belanda, hingga Prancis. [CNBC Indonesia]
• Australia freezes new overseas student provider registrations – From May 19, new applications to the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) for Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) registration will be suspended under powers enabled by last year’s Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Act 2025. [The Pie News]
• Indonesia’s April crude price jumps on geopolitical risks – ndonesia’s Energy Ministry set the average Indonesian Crude Price (ICP) for April 2026 at US$117.31 per barrel, up US$15.05 from March, citing escalating geopolitical tensions and risks of global supply disruptions. [Antaranews]
• Dfat officials ‘urgently seeking’ status of 11 Australian Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel – On Monday local time, the Global Sumud Flotilla alleged the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) encircled 38 ships that were part of a fleet of 54 boats which left Turkey last week for the embattled strip, which remains under naval blockade by Israel. [The Guardian]
• Indonesia allocates US$564 million KUR for creative sector – Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said the government has allocated Rp10 trillion (US$564.5 million) in subsidized People’s Business Credit (KUR) for intellectual property-based creative businesses in 2026. [Antaranews]
• Australian taxpayers to pay $11bn to extend lifespan of ageing Collins-class submarines amid Aukus delay – Originally designed to have a 30-year working life, the six Adelaide-built submarines have already been operational for between 23 and 30 years. The Albanese government announced in 2024 that it would undertake so-called “life of type extension” works to keep the six Collins class boats in the water for an additional 10 years. [The Guardian]
• Govt seeks release of Indonesian journalists detained by Israel – Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra stated that efforts will be carried out through diplomatic and legal means, in conjunction with various international third parties. He revealed that the government is still having difficulty contacting the three journalists who are currently being held in custody. [Antaranews]
• Grattan Institute report calls for abolition of parking minimum requirements throughout Australia – The report, released tonight, recommends scrapping rules that force developers to include a minimum number of car park spaces when building housing. The “Wasted Space” report found that upwards of 40 per cent of car parks were left empty each night in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane apartments. [ABC News]

Events:

• KOSAN is back! KOSAN (Kuis dan Obrol Santai AIYA) is AIYA’s interactive online platform that brings members across Australia and Indonesia together through light quizzes and casual discussions. Please check your respective chapters for this event!
• AIYA ACT – Come and try playing Javanese Gamelan with AIYA ACT and ANUISA every Monday, @5.30pm in Room 630, Level 6 of the Llewellyn Hall at ANU.
• JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) LX is back in multiple locations across Australia. Connect, chill, and converse with like-minded youth, meet new friends and engage in cross-cultural exchange. Make sure to follow your local chapter on Instagram for updates on the next LX event near you!
  • VIC – every Wednesday at 6-7pm, Kathleen Syme Library–Activity Room 2. Topic on 20 May: Batik
  • NSW – every Thursday at 6.30pm, Darling Square. Topic on 21 May: Games
• AIYA FLEX! – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on Sunday at 3pm WIB/ 7pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.

Tune In:

• Kelompok musik Sukatani asal Purbalingga, Jawa Tengah, baru-baru ini merampungkan tur Australia mereka, yang meliputi beberapa kota termasuk Sydney dan Melbourne. SBS Indonesian berbincang dengan salah satu personil Sukatani, dengan nama panggung Alectroguy, yang berkata bahwa memang jadwal tur mereka terbilang cukup padat, namun tentu berkesan baginya yang baru pertama kali mengunjungi Australia. Dengarkan lebih lanjut di sini!
• Indonesian Queer Collective (IQC) akan menyelenggarakan Program Pride Fest 2026 utamanya sebagai bagian dari Qtopia Sydney Pride Festival 2026 – 18 – 21 Juni 2026. Apa yang ingin dirayakan oleh IQC? Dengarkan selengkapnya di SBS Bahasa Indonesia!

Opportunities:

AIYA is now in partnership: AIYA x Cinta Bahasa! 🎉🤝
All AIYA members can now enjoy 15% off Cinta Bahasa’s online or in-person Indonesian language classes! To register, simply log in to your AIYA membership dashboard > Resource Center > Cinta Bahasa.

• AIYA Chapter New South Wales is looking for a Treasurer! If you got an eye for numbers and accountability and ready to contribute to community, this might be a great opportunity for you! Click here to apply!
• Griffith University is looking for a full-time Administration Officer. Closing date: 11:59pm Tuesday 2 June 2026. Click here for more information.
• The University of Western Australia is looking for a part-time Digitisation Officer. If you have experience working with digitisation equipment, processes and digital file management, this opportunity might be for you. Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 1 June 2026. For more information, click here.
• Gamelan DanAnda -a Balinese gamelan community orchestra and arts organisation- is recruiting a volunteer Treasurer. The ideal candidate will be someone passionate about traditional multicultural arts practice with a strong financial management/governance background. Click here for more information.
•  Batas waktu pendaftaran Beasiswa Garuda Australia Awards diperpanjang hingga 31 Mei 2026! Apabila kamu sedang menyelesaikan dokumen, mempersiapkan tes bahasa Inggris, atau baru memulai pendaftaran, manfaatkan perpanjangan ini untuk menyempurnakan aplikasimu. Temukan informasi lebih lanjut disini!
• The Commissary of the Australian Embassy Indonesia Jakarta is looking for Finance Officer. Deadline 24 May 2026 at 11.30 pm (Jakarta Time). Click here for more information.
• Join Monash Indonesian Holiday Program! This two days of activities dedicated to enhancing Indonesian language skills and providing immersive experience in Indonesian culture. Dates and times: July 2 and 3, 2026, 9.30am – 3.30 pm. Location: Rooms 303 and 304, Monash Learning and Teaching Building (adjacent to the Bus Loop), Monash Clayton Campus. Click here for more information!
• The Global Scholars Club is a new community helping underrepresented young people access international opportunities by sharing real stories, free resources, and practical insights from past scholars. We publish reflections and guides on our Substack – you can check it out here.
  The founder, Billy Blackett, is particularly passionate about Indonesia, having participated in the Australian Indonesian Youth Exchange Program. He shares regular updates on opportunities and reflections via LinkedIn, and is always happy to field questions or provide application support as a Rhodes Scholar and alumnus of NCP and AIYEP. Connect with Billy for more insight!
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing dates. Click here for more information!
• The Australian Volunteers Program matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals. If you’re interested in volunteering check-out a range of opportunities here!!
• Indo Beyond Borders (IBB) is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that’s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself. Here to check more information
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organizes games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday/ Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs. For more information click here.
• The Australian Government is receiving applications for the Working Holiday Maker program that allows young adults to have a 12 month holiday, during which they can undertake short-term work and study. More info here
• The Australian National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities such as Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of available vacancies here.