Author: Risti Permani, University of Adelaide

French mining company Eramet is increasing its investment in nickel mining in the eastern Indonesian region of Halmahera, North Maluku.

The project enjoys strong political support but faces criticism over the potential negative impacts it may have on local communities and on the environment. Read more…

Author: Risti Permani, University of Adelaide

Videos showing Australian cattle being subjected to inhumane treatment in Indonesian abattoirs have prompted calls for an immediate ban on live cattle exports to Indonesia.

But is banning Australia’s only option? Read more…

Author: Risti Permani, University of Adelaide

Few might think that the Australian state of Queensland’s recent natural disasters could have any link with the future of underprivileged students in Indonesian Islamic schools (madrasah).

But the Australian opposition Liberal Party’s proposal to cut aid for madrasah to avoid the Australian PM’s flood levy to pay for flood damage has raised concerns over the effect of diverting support for those schools on Australia’s counter-terrorism agenda. Read more…