Former Home Affairs chief sparks Indonesia protest after AUKUS hearing remarks
Mike Pezzullo’s remarks at an AUKUS inquiry that named Indonesia as a possible foe upset Indonesian defence officials.
During testimony before an independent AUKUS inquiry, former Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo suggested Indonesia could be an adversary in a hypothetical conflict. Indonesian defence officials expressed displeasure and raised the matter informally with Australian counterparts in Jakarta in early September. The comments were.
Why it matters
The incident highlights how off-hand remarks can damage Australia-Indonesia relations, a key partnership in regional security.
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