The Government of Australia and the Republic of Indonesia have intensified their cooperation to enhance digital safety for children and young people. From 3 to 6 November, a delegation from the Australian Government visited Jakarta to discuss social media regulation and share Australia’s experience in creating strong online safety frameworks. The delegation included officials from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts (DITRDCSA) and the eSafety Commissioner, who emphasized collaboration as key to tackling global digital harms.
Indonesia has shown a firm commitment to protecting children online through its new regulation on digital safety and a Memorandum of Understanding signed by six ministers. The Australian team joined Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) in a series of workshops focused on improving governance, legislation, and multi-stakeholder coordination for online protection. These discussions underscored the shared responsibility between nations in building secure digital spaces for younger generations.
Sarah Vandenbroek, First Assistant Secretary at DITRDCSA, highlighted that international cooperation helps refine policy design and strengthens mutual understanding. Similarly, Ashley Katz from the eSafety Commissioner’s office emphasized that aligning regulatory approaches between countries promotes transparency and safety. Their joint effort illustrates a growing recognition that online safety cannot be achieved in isolation.
The visit marked another milestone in the ongoing Australia–Indonesia collaboration on digital governance, particularly under the Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Economic Development. Both governments reaffirmed their goal of shaping a safer, more inclusive, and responsible digital ecosystem. The partnership serves as a model for cross-national efforts to safeguard the next generation in an increasingly connected world.
Alexander Jason – Redaksi
