Experts
Malcolm Smith Professor of Asian Law, Director, Centre for Indonesian Law, Island and Society

Prof. Tim Lindsey

Tim Lindsey is Malcolm Smith Professor of Asian Law and Director of the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society at the University of Melbourne. Professor Tim Lindsey was appointed to the Law School in 1994. His additional appointments include: ARC Federation Fellow (2006 to 2011), Director of the Asian Law Centre (2000 to 2012), Associate Dean (International) in the Melbourne Law School (until July 2006) and Director of the Centre for Islamic Law and Society (2005 to 2012).

 

 

Analysis
Results

'The tide against Prabowo'

July 23, 2014

Professor Tim Lindsey analyses the election results with ABC Radio's The World Today,  CNBC Asia and Bloomberg and discusses what comes next for Jokowi.

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Analysis
Results

A new President, a changed Indonesia

July 11, 2014

Our respected observers have been busy providing detailed analysis of Joko Widodo's apparant election victory election and the implications for Indonesia and Australia. LIVE BLOG

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Analysis
Results

Jokowi win a narrow escape for Indonesia

July 10, 2014

If Joko Widodo’s narrow victory in Indonesia’s third direct presidential election is confirmed, it may be seen as pivotal moment for Indonesian democracy. Tim Lindsey

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Analysis
Results, Voting

'Man of the people' wins people's vote

July 10, 2014

The votes have been cast. Now, what does it all mean? An election night snapshot from
Tim Lindsey.

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Analysis

New relationships in a changing neighbourhood

June 30, 2014

With the Indonesian election imminent and the Narendra Modi-led Government installed in India, significant shifts in power and policy loom in the region. What does this mean for Australia? Sally Warhaft at The Wheeler Centre talks to Electionwatch specialists Tim Lindsey and Pradeep Taneja.

Indonesia 2014
Analysis
Foreign Policy, Campaign

Race to the Palace turns into the home straight

May 15, 2014

Favourite Joko Widodo's run to the Presidential Palace appears to be on track. Professor Tim Lindsey explains why Australians should be hoping that he doesn't stumble. Photo: Flickr/Danuprimanto https://flic.kr/p/68ZuxP

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Analysis
Foreign Affairs, Australia, Asylum seekers

Aus-Indo facing "fundamental tension"

May 8, 2014

New claims about the conduct of Operation Sovereign Borders has further eroded Indonesia's relationship with Australia, Indonesian politics analyst Professor Tim Lindsey has warned.

Indonesia 2014
Analysis
Foreign Affairs

Frost settling on fracturing relationship

May 7, 2014

Poor handling of spying revelations and a unilateral ‘stop the boats’ policy have aroused Indonesian ire. Icy relations seem set to endure with PM Abbott's decision not to go to Bali. Tim Lindsey explains.

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Analysis
Campaign

Election Update: The poll, and the next president

April 15, 2014

The University of Melbourne's Professor Tim Lindsey talks to the ABC's Phillip Adams about the wash-up of last week's election, and why the charismatic favorite 'Jokowi' is still shaping up as the most likely next president after 9 July.

Indonesia 2014
Analysis
Foreign Policy, Australia, Indonesia

Election a chance to improve Jakarta-Canberra relations

April 9, 2014

The University of Melbourne's Professor Tim Lindsey is interviewed on ABC AM about Australia-Indonesia relations as Indonesians head to the polls this morning.

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