Indonesia and Australia deepen joint fight against terrorism and online radicalisation
Indonesia and Australia met to expand cooperation on counter-terrorism, focusing on early detection, the RAN PE plan and joint intelligence training.
During a meeting on September 17, Indonesia and Australia agreed to strengthen their counter-terrorism partnership and address increasingly sophisticated threats. BNPT chief Eddy Hartono said the collaboration has already yielded concrete results, such as advancing Indonesia's RAN PE framework through a five-year memorandum of understanding overseen by the Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Justice. The Australian side, represented by Ambassador Gemma Huggins, highlighted shared challenges like online radicalisation, extremist narratives aimed at young people, and the return and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters and their families.
Recent milestones include Australian support for the second phase of RAN PE (2026-2029) across Indonesian regions and joint initiatives with the Department of Home Affairs, ASIO and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism to improve intelligence training and curb extremist activity on gaming platforms. Both parties affirmed that continued operational cooperation is essential for regional stability.
Why it matters
Enhanced Indonesia-Australia security ties aim to curb terrorism and protect citizens across the region.
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