Indonesia votes – how it works and who is running
By Dr Pia Dannhauer
Key Messages:
In February 2024, Indonesians will vote in the single biggest election in the country’s history
Their vote will determine the next President, Indonesia’s central decision-maker, as well as the make-up of the national parliament
This election matters for Australia, because the priorities and preferences of the Indonesian president substantially shape the country’s foreign policy agenda and Australia’s place within it
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