Helen Brown

Kartini in her own words

A princess by birth and as well extraordinarily sophisticated and talented, Kartini was conscious of the fact that with her gifts she had been called to pave the way for her Javanese sisters to experience a life more befitting of human beings.

Regional reset: why Indonesia and Australia are tight

No bombings, no executions, no wars. Gary Quinlan’s term as Australia’s ambassador to Indonesia that wound up last week saw an unusual degree of convergence in the interests of the two countries, though closer economic ties are still not a done deal.

Punctuality in Indonesia

One of the most quintessential elements of Indonesian culture is time and how time is treated. Unfortunately, this could also come as a surprising challenge for many who come from abroad or those who repatriate back to Indonesia.

Ambassador to Indonesia

Ms Williams is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). She has previously served overseas as High Commissioner to Malaysia and was Australia’s first Ambassador for Women and Girls. Ms Williams is Australia’s first female Ambassador to Indonesia.

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