Bridging Australia & Indonesia
Australia IndoConnect
A bilateral institute fostering trades, AI innovation, travels and cultural exchange between Australia-Indonesia and beyond.
Who We Are
Australia IndoConnect is a bilateral institute dedicated to strengthening the partnership between Australian and Indonesian businesses through trade facilitation, technology innovation, tours/ travels and Halal certification (coming soon).
Vision
We envision to be the leading platform where Halal integrity, trade excellence, unforgettable travels, and AI innovation drive inclusive growth, strengthen cultural and economic ties, and position all parties as global leaders in a rapidly evolving world.
Mission
Our mission is to bridge Australia and Indonesia through meaningful partnerships that unlock opportunities, foster trust, and drive sustainable growth. We connect businesses, institutions, and innovators across borders by facilitating Halal certification, streamlining trade, discovering destinations, and accelerating AI-driven innovation. By combining cultural understanding with forward-thinking solutions, we empower our partners to expand confidently into new markets, create shared value, and shape a more connected and inclusive future.
What We Do
Comprehensive services designed to unlock countless opportunities.
Our Founders
The leadership driving Australia IndoConnect's vision forward.
Chief Executive Officer
Indra Falatehan
Indra Falatehan is a seasoned and prominent Indonesian banking executive. He is a specialist in Islamic finance, structured finance, and risk management, previously serving as the President Director of Bank Muamalat and associated with Bank Syariah Mandiri. He holds a Master of Management from the University of Indonesia.
He is credited with leading Bank Muamalat during its transformation and recognition, including earning several awards in 2023 for digital finance and corporate governance.
He is recognized as a leader in crisis, notably featured in the Infobank Top 100 CEO & The Next Leader Forum 2023.
Chief Operating Officer
Andre Kasmir
Andre Kasmir has built a dynamic career and extensive professional network across Australia, Indonesia, and the Middle East. He brings broad cross-industry expertise spanning healthcare, food manufacturing and processing, industrial manufacturing, retail food, and hospitality.
Andre holds a Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) from Adelaide, Australia, equipping him with a strong foundation at the intersection of business and technology.
Outside of his professional work, Andre is actively involved in community service, volunteering with a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering youth and women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
News & Events
Stay updated with our latest announcements, upcoming events and milestones.
The Last Phillip Island MotoGP — Book a Tour
The iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit hosts the final Australian MotoGP round — a historic farewell event celebrating decades of world-class motorsport on one of the most spectacular tracks in the world.
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D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026
Indonesia takes the helm of the D-8 Presidency to host a global B2B2G halal trade stage — bridging high-level diplomacy with real-sector industries across 1.2 billion+ consumers in D-8 member states.
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Indonesia raises rates in surprise move to prop up rupiah
Bank Indonesia unexpectedly hiked interest rates by 25 basis points in a rare off-cycle move aimed at stabilising the rupiah, which has been under pressure amid global uncertainty and widening fiscal concerns.
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Download your printable World Cup 2026 poster
Get our free, high-resolution 2026 FIFA World Cup wall poster — featuring the full group stage schedule and knockout bracket. Print it, fill it in, and follow every match.
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Australia secures fertiliser deal with Indonesia
The Australian federal government has locked in a new deal with Indonesia that will provide Australian farmers with an extra 250-thousand tonnes of Urea, amid disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran.
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