Professor Tim Lindsey
Director, Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne
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Politics & Society
Widodo on track to win, but what next?
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo is poised to win a second term, but what does this mean for civil society, policy, women, minorities, and Australia?
Politics & Society
Indonesia goes to the polls: Rematch or replay?
The Indonesia elections may have the same candidates as last time, but Prabowo Subianto’s main advantage is simply that he isn’t Joko Widodo
Politics & Society
Is our democracy broken?
While many Australians are still coming to terms with having five Prime Ministers in as many years, what does the future look like for the world’s sixth oldest continuous democracy?
Politics & Society
20 years after Soeharto: Is Indonesia’s ‘era reformasi’ over?
Since the end of President Soeharto’s 32-year rule, Indonesia has gone through a period of reform. But recent political and social changes raise questions about where the country is heading
Politics & Society
Blasphemy, treason and democracy: Jakarta goes to the polls
With more than 7 million Indonesian voters about to cast their ballots in Jakarta’s gubernatorial election, political and religious worlds are set to collide
Politics & Society
Under the Microscope
On Indonesia: Language, law and looking past the boats
Professor Tim Lindsey became “hooked” on Indonesia as a high school student, and remains passionate about its people and culture