Australian Companies Explore Trillion Rupiah Investment Opportunities in Indonesia

Strategic Investments Across Multiple Sectors

Five major Australian companies are actively exploring significant investment opportunities in Indonesia, spanning healthcare, downstream industries, agriculture, oil & gas, and renewable energy sectors. These potential investments were discussed during a meeting between Indonesian Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani and CEOs of prominent Australian businesses in Sydney.

Healthcare Investment

The discussions revealed that Aspen Medical is considering a US$1 billion investment for the redevelopment of Samarinda Regional Hospital. This significant healthcare project demonstrates the growing interest of Australian companies in Indonesia's healthcare infrastructure development.

Downstream Industry Developments

Pure Battery Technologies (PBT) is planning to invest US$350 million in the Batang Industrial Park to develop cathode materials, supporting Indonesia's battery industry ecosystem. This investment aligns with Indonesia's strategy to develop electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chains.

Agricultural and Energy Investments

Livestock Development

AAM Investment Group is planning to develop cattle farms in Lampung, Indonesia, as part of their agricultural investment plans. The company is also collaborating with Indonesian entities through the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) to provide workforce training programs.

Energy Sector Expansion

Cue Energy Resources is looking to expand its investments in Indonesia's oil and gas sector, while Nickel Industries Ltd is planning to expand its nickel processing facilities. These investments are expected to contribute significantly to Indonesia's energy sector development.

Regulatory Support and Investment Climate

Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani highlighted Indonesia's improving investment climate, citing the implementation of Government Regulation No. 28/2025. This regulation allows for automatic issuance of business licenses that have passed the Service Level Agreement (SLA) verification process, thereby enhancing investment certainty and efficiency.

The Online Single Submission (OSS) system has already issued 134 business licenses through the positive fictitious mechanism, demonstrating the government's commitment to streamlining investment processes. Rosan also emphasized three priority sectors for collaboration: downstream natural resource development, renewable energy, and healthcare.

Economic Context and Future Prospects

The investment discussions are set against the backdrop of strengthening Indonesia-Australia economic ties. Australian investments in Indonesia have reached US$2.8 billion over the past five years, primarily in mining, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. Bilateral trade between the two countries surged by 23.5% to US$15.4 billion in 2024, reflecting growing economic cooperation.

Rosan emphasized that the IA-CEPA agreement is not just about increasing investment flows but building sustainable collaboration frameworks. Indonesia is positioning itself as a hub for green investments and value-added industries in the region, with significant potential in renewable energy capacity reaching 3,700 GW from solar, wind, water, bioenergy, and geothermal sources.