By: Arifin *)
“Although Prime Minister Abbott expressed strong protest over the executions of two citizens , it seems Australians prefer cautious in taking action against Indonesia after the executions that have been carried out, ” said Director of the Lowy Institute, Michael Fullilove, as quoted by the Sydney Morning Herald on Thursday (07/05/2015).
Poll held by the Lowy Institute for International Policy on May 1 to May 3 and involve 1,200 people showed , the majority of Australians want a limited response related to the execution of it and concerned about the damage to Australia’s relations with the nearest neighbors , quoted by Kompas.com.Only 34 percent of respondents who choose the duration of the delay of normal diplomatic relations with Indonesia extended, while 51 percent of respondents choose a time between 1 month- 4 months Political analysts in Australia said the Australian Government diplomatic action to withdraw its Ambassador in Jakarta is likely to backfire, as quoted detik.news.com.Aaron Connolly, a researcher at the East Asia Program of the Lowy Institute , said , it is unfortunate PM Abbott chose to withdraw ambassador to express displeasure Australia, quoted okezone.com.Whereas, many options are available for the Australian Government.
” They can reduce the number of ministerial visits, especially problems that we understand before, and encourage Indonesia backwards instead of forwards, ” he said .As was reported earlier, Prime Minister ( PM ) Tony Abbott decided to withdraw Ambassador (Ambassador) of Australia to Indonesia , Paul Grigson , post- execution two drug kingpin Australia.Sesampainya in Perth , Ambassador Grigson expected to consult with the Foreign Minister of Australia , Julie Bishop
*) The Author is Jakarta Regional Contributors