Business Sydney in conjunction with KPMG, The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KADIN), Football Australia and Fitzpatrick & Co Advisory hosted an important Australian Indonesian Trade Forum which served as a platform to further strengthen the existing relationships, explore new opportunities for business and investment between Australia and Indonesia.
 
The unifying power of football was on display as a conduit to the world, connecting local and diaspora communities, business leaders, government officials and countries.
 
We were privileged to hear from the Federal Minister for Trade and Tourism, the Hon. Don Farrell MP, NSW Minister for Investment The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP and Indonesian Minister for Sports and Youth, Republic of Indonesia H.E. Dito Ariotedjo, on the important bilateral trade and sporting opportunities that exists between our two countries, and Football Australia Chairman, Anter Isaac on Australian football’s role connecting Australia to Asia.
 
A sincere thanks to our generous hosts, Doug Ferguson at KPMG Australia, and our partners and guests including; Vice Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Republic of Indonesia, H.E Todotua Pasaribu, NSW Finance Minister, Courtney Houssos, Dianne Tipping, Chair, Export Council of Australia, Fiona Hoggart, Head, ASEAN-Australia Centre, James Johnson, CEO, Football Australia, Eamonn Fitzpatrick, Managing Director, Fitzpatrick & Co Advisory and to all our attendees.
 
There is no better time to celebrate the deep and enduring relationship between Australia and Indonesia. Both nations share not only a strong sporting spirit, but also a rich history of collaboration and trade.
 
The Australian Indonesian Trade Forum served as a platform to further strengthen these ties, exploring new opportunities for business and investment. This exclusive briefing was held ahead of the Australia vs Indonesia, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Asian Qualifier played last night in Sydney where the Socceroos won 5-1.