( October 26, 2026, 03:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Indonesia and Australia are exploring closer cooperation on online child protection, including coordinating regulatory oversight and strengthening digital platforms' compliance with national rules, Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday. Following a meeting with Australian Minister Tony Burke in Jakarta, Meutya said the countries could build on their existing regulatory frameworks to pursue bilateral and regional cooperation without waiting for global consensus. Indonesia has introduced online child-safety rules under Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025, known as PP TUNAS, while Australia has adopted minimum-age restrictions for social-media users. The countries also discussed cybersecurity and AI governance, with Indonesia proposing further talks through a bilateral working group.Statement follows (in Indonesian)....
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