Australian Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Jenny McAllister, affirmed her country's commitment to developing an electric vehicle (EV) and battery ecosystem in collaboration with Indonesia. Recognizing Indonesia's efforts to establish a battery manufacturing ecosystem for EVs as part of its green energy initiatives, McAllister noted that both countries share similar goals in diversifying investments and building production networks. "Australia, like Indonesia, aims to move downstream to diversify investment and build production networks," McAllister stated during a media briefing in Sydney, Australia, on Monday. She highlighted the Australian government's interest in partnering with Indonesia in the battery and EV sectors, evidenced by Australian Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic’s visit to Indonesia at the end of 2023 to sign a bilateral cooperation agreement on EVs. The agreement focuses on supporting business relationships and scientific research related to mineral processing, battery development, and expertise sharing between the two countries. McAllister mentioned that various Australian state governments are keen to explore cooperation with Indonesia in the EV ecosystem, signaling the sector's promising opportunities for both nations. "The Western Australian government, in collaboration with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), has already established partnerships. Last year, Western Australian officials led a business delegation to Jakarta, Surabaya, and Denpasar," she added.
Previously, Indonesia and Australia launched the Indonesia-Australia Climate and Infrastructure Partnership (KINETIK). This program focuses on bilateral cooperation to reduce emissions and promote energy systems and industrial transitions towards net-zero carbon emissions. Indonesia has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by creating a roadmap for clean energy transitions, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 358 million tons, up from the initial target of 314 million tons. Australia targets net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and aims to cut carbon emissions by 43% by 2030. The Australian government is also prioritizing a favorable environment in the public sector, with solar technology being a key focus, as many Australian homes now use solar panels.
