AND WHEREAS it is desirable that such relations should be developed by the promotion in Australia of a greater understanding of Indonesia, and by the promotion in Indonesia of a greater understanding of Australia and the enlargement over the longer term of the areas of contact and exchange between Australia and Indonesia and their respective people:

AND WHEREAS it is desirable that there be established a body for the purpose of providing a focus for the collection, exchange and dissemination of information, and a source of advice, in relation to the ways in which such relations may be encouraged, strengthened and developed:

NOW THEREFORE: I, William George Hayden, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council,

HEREBY ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

(a) a Chairperson; and

(b) not less than four and not more than 12 other members

(2) The Chairperson and other members shall be appointed by the Governor-General on the nomination of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Chairperson shall be appointed for a period not exceeding five years, and on a part-time basis. A member of the Institute, other than the Chairperson, shall be appointed for a period not exceeding three years and on a part-time basis.

(3) A person may be appointed to be a member of the Institute subject to the condition that no remuneration, allowances or other payments are to be payable to him/her as a member of the Institute apart from payments of amounts to reimburse him/her for travel and accommodation expenses actually incurred by him/her in the performance of his/her duties as a member of the Institute.

(2) The Chairperson shall, upon receipt of a written request signed by four other members of the Institute, summon a meeting of the Institute to deal with such matters as are specified in that written request.

(a) to make recommendations to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade for the broadening of the Australian experience of Indonesia in relation to:

1. the encouragement of the study of the Indonesian language and culture in Australia and the English language and Australian culture in Indonesia;
2. the enhancement of commercial linkages between Australia and Indonesia;
3. the identification of possibilities for cooperation in science and technology;
4. the facilitation of media exchanges;
5. the sponsorship of cultural and sporting exchanges and training;
6. the support of Australian studies in Indonesia and of Indonesian studies in Australia;
7. the strengthening of institutional links between universities, museums, libraries, technical colleges, research institutes, professional organisations and appropriate non-government organisations;
8. the facilitation of the translation of Australian and Indonesian texts;
9. the organisation of visits and exchanges between prominent people and groups;

(b) subject to the direction of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade, to provide advice and information to individuals and organisations and to the Australian media in relation to any matters referred to in subparagraphs (a) (i) to (ix) inclusive;

(c) for the purposes of formulating recommendations referred to in paragraph (a) or providing advice and information referred to in paragraph (b), to consult individuals, organisations and government departments and agencies associated or concerned with the development of relations between Australia and Indonesia.

(a) moneys standing to the credit of any Trust Account established under section 62A of the Audit Act 1901 for those purposes; or

(b) any other moneys lawfully available for those purposes.

(a) the entering into of contracts;

(b) the use and disposition of gifts, devises and bequests;

(c) the making of grants and loans;

(d) the provision of scholarships and benefits; and

(e) the employment under the Public Service Act of 1922 of a Director and other staff to assist the Institute.

Given under the Hand of the

Governor-General and the

Great Seal on 27 April 1989