Category: Australia

Primary producers in southern Western Australia have the opportunity to develop skills to assist with family farm succession and business transition at complimentary information sessions. Hosted by the Western Australia Rabo Client Council, the practical Business Transition and Succession Planning information sessions will be held in Esperance, Corrigin and Cunderdin in late March. This initiative has been led and funded by food and […]

For many foreigners considering a long-term stay in Indonesia, the conversation usually begins with visas, stay permits, and immigration compliance. Property ownership often enters the picture later—sometimes as a lifestyle decision, sometimes as an investment, and occasionally as a perceived shortcut to residency. In reality, property ownership in Indonesia plays a more nuanced role. It […]

For many foreigners, deciding to stay longer in Indonesia is an exciting step—whether for work, family, retirement, or business. Yet the immigration process often proves more demanding than expected. Indonesia’s long-stay visa framework is precise, purpose-driven, and strictly enforced, and first-time applicants frequently underestimate how small administrative missteps can lead to delays, rejections, or overstays. […]

Indonesia entered 2026 with a clear signal to global businesses: trade openness will continue, but within firmer and more explicit boundaries. With the implementation of Minister of Trade Regulation No. 47 of 2025, the government introduced a refreshed framework of import prohibitions that applies across all entry points, sectors, and corporate profiles. While the rules […]

Monash University helped shine a spotlight on gender equity in motorsport and STEM at In Her Corner, an event presented in partnership with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Engineers Australia. Designed to break down barriers and promote inclusivity, the event brought together global motorsport leaders, engineers and emerging talent while celebrating the achievements of women […]

For years, Indonesia’s Free Trade Zones (FTZ), Special Economic Zones (KEK), and bonded facilities have been viewed as flexible entry points for global supply chains. These zones offered fiscal incentives, streamlined customs procedures, and—crucially—an assumption of regulatory latitude for inbound goods intended for processing or re-export. That assumption has now been decisively challenged. With the […]

Indonesia closed 2025 with a regulatory change that has received far less public attention than it deserves. In December, the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik) officially enacted KBLI 2025, a new national business classification system that replaces KBLI 2020. On the surface, the update appears administrative. In practice, it is reshaping how companies are […]

The Sydney Comedy Festival is thrilled to announce the full 2026 line-up, including brand-new events, incredible Australian exclusives and more than 400 shows in its biggest program ever, on from 13th April to 17th May.  Everyone’s favourite, family-friendly outdoor comedy showcase, the Great Laugh in the Park, returns to Darling Harbour’s Tumbalong Park on Sunday 19h April, following a sell-out first outing last year. We’re thrilled to welcome back host and Australian comedy legend, ABC Kid’s Giggle and Hoot’s Jimmy Rees OAM who leads a ferociously funny line-up for […]

Indonesia’s healthcare sector is entering a decisive phase. Rising population numbers, longer life expectancy, and growing middle-class expectations are reshaping demand for medical services across the country. From urban specialist clinics to large-scale private hospitals, healthcare is no longer viewed purely as a public service—it is increasingly recognized as a strategic investment sector. For foreign […]

Indonesia’s healthcare sector is entering a decisive phase. Rising population numbers, longer life expectancy, and growing middle-class expectations are reshaping demand for medical services across the country. From urban specialist clinics to large-scale private hospitals, healthcare is no longer viewed purely as a public service—it is increasingly recognized as a strategic investment sector. For foreign […]