This election is critical to Australia,so why aren’t we paying attention?

This election is critical to Australia,so why aren’t we paying attention?

Indonesia’s presidential election tomorrow will mark a new era for one of our nearest neighbours and the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation.

  • byPeter Hartcher

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Deepfake dead dictator Suharto back on the campaign trail

Deepfake dead dictator Suharto back on the campaign trail

A quarter of a century after his fall from power and 16 years after his death,Indonesia’s second president’s out campaigning.

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies
Late Indonesian president Suharto appears as a deepfake
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Late Indonesian president Suharto appears as a deepfake

The Indonesian political party Golkar have digitally brought a dictator back from the dead for the 2024 presidential campaign trail.

Around the world in 40 elections:Welcome to the year of the voter
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Around the world in 40 elections:Welcome to the year of the voter

In 2024,countries representing half the global population go to the polls – more than in any previous year. Some elections will be shams,but it is the year of democracy,

  • byGeorge Brandis
In naming his successors,Widodo is one step closer to cementing his political dynasty

In naming his successors,Widodo is one step closer to cementing his political dynasty

Australia’s diplomatic focus may be on the Middle East right now,but another potential headache is gaining steam as the Indonesian election draws closer.

  • byRobert Law
Widodo’s son for VP? Father says no interference in court ruling

Widodo’s son for VP? Father says no interference in court ruling

The controversial ruling has been denounced as a setback for democracy by political analysts.

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies
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After World Cup yellow card,Indonesian governor wins key backing for president

After World Cup yellow card,Indonesian governor wins key backing for president

Central Java leader Ganjar Pranowo has been endorsed to succeed Joko Widodo as president by Indonesia’s biggest ruling party.

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies
‘Internationally presentable’:Australian tour could help elect next Indonesian president

‘Internationally presentable’:Australian tour could help elect next Indonesian president

As he gears up for an election campaign,former Jakarta governor’s trip could help convince his “doubters at home” he won’t use the Islamist card again.

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies
‘Jokowi’s crown prince’:The son of a policeman leading the field to be Indonesia’s next president

‘Jokowi’s crown prince’:The son of a policeman leading the field to be Indonesia’s next president

Riding in the slipstream of Joko Widodo’s vast popularity,Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo tops opinion polls as Indonesia enters pre-election season.

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies
Australia must learn to live with Indonesia’s volatile politics
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Australia must learn to live with Indonesia’s volatile politics

Our government must encourage Indonesia to uphold human rights and democracy. But it has to balance that against respect for its independence and increasing power.

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Indonesian police arrest Papuan independence figure for suspected treason

Indonesian police arrest Papuan independence figure for suspected treason

Indonesian authorities have arrested Papuan independence leader Victor Yeimo over accusations that he orchestrated some of the most serious civil unrest in decades.

  • byKate Lamb andAgustinus Beo Da Costa