Category: Australia

Australians value affordability and reliability above all else when it comes to their NBN connections and while faster services are valued, speed mustn’t mean affordability goes by the wayside. Data from a new report by peak communications consumer body ACCAN shows that Australians believe that NBN Co should continue its fibre upgrade program, but investment […]

Indonesia’s digital economy continues to expand at pace, from e-commerce and fintech to healthtech, logistics, and enterprise SaaS. But as businesses scale their data operations, regulators are tightening oversight. Since the enactment of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (UU PDP), data protection in Indonesia is no longer a soft compliance issue—it […]

Foreign property ownership in Indonesia is often discussed in lifestyle terms—where to live, what to buy, and how prices compare to other regional markets. In practice, however, owning property as a foreigner is less about acquisition and more about long-term legal positioning. Many of the challenges foreign owners encounter do not arise at purchase, but […]

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 […]