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Australia-Indonesia Institute
AII
1989 – present
Non-statutory bilateral institute with a ministerially appointed board that funds people-to-people links between Australia and Indonesia, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
How it came into existence
Established by executive decision of the Hawke government in 1989 as a non-statutory body within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Main functions
- Grants for Australia-Indonesia exchanges
- Youth, education and interfaith programs
- Cultural and media exchanges
- Support for Indonesian studies in Australia
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to the latest release (30 June 2026))
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.