Selanjutnya
REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA-NORTHERN TERRITORY OF
AUSTRALIA .
JOINT COMMUNIQUE MARCH 2001
Republic of Indonesia Minister for Trade and Industry, Hon. Luhut B.
Pandjaitan met with Australian Northern Territory Minister for
Primary In4ustry and Fisheries, Hon. Mick Palmer in Timika, Irian
Jaya on 28 March 2001.
The Ministers were accompanied by Indonesian and Northern Territory
businessmen from key sectors and govemmcnt officials from relevant
departmen!S. Lists of both de!Cgations appear in Annex A and Annex
B.
.
The Ministers has come to an agreement in the following issues:
I. Enhancing Trade with Indonesia throug• the Port of Darwin
In the enhancement of economic, cultural and social relationships
between htdooesia and the Northern Territory, the Ministers
encouraged the needs
intensifying bilateral economic links. The
Ministers noted that as an anticipation of the completion of die
north-south rail link between Darwin and Adelaide. Darwin could
become a focus foe trade between Indonesia and Australia.
·
for
The port of Daiwin has been used as an export point of Australian
products to htdoncsia and import from Indonesia to Australia. In
order to enhance the existing clcisc relations between the Northern
Territory and·· hidonesia, the two Ministers agreed to develop a
better mutually beneficial co-operation program, particularly in
areas that would inaease linkages between the business sccton in
both economics lhrough·the establishment of a working party, staff
grams.
exchanges and training jiro_
The Ministers resolved to appoint senior Indonesian and Northan
Territory officials and industry representatives to promote trade
linkages between Indonesia and Northern Tcrritory. The Northem
Territory nominated Mr. Rod Nelson and Mr. Brian O'Gallagher as
members of Working Party, while Indonesia will nominate later.
Both parties agreed to select four most prospective products, two
products each, for an operational freight trial.
The Ministers supported the visits of Indonesian Quarantine
Officials to Northern Territory to srudy tropical fruit post harvest
handling and integrated pest management
TI1e Ministers noted that significant privalc sector involvement was
required to maximize opportwlities for private enterprise. Ministers
resolved to encourage the respective chambecs of commerce to
promote industry specific business delegations to visit each other's
markets to explore business opportunities and wherever practical, to
personally lead such delegations. ·
2. Joint. Cooperation · to···Assist· lndct11tsiiii - Pi'od.u cts Quality
Acceptance ia Australia
The Ministers recognized that Australia has approved shipments of
imported foods to Australia that have landed with illcom:ct
labelling to be re-labelled in Australia by the importer before
official inspection is carried out The Ministen noted that this
action should reduce the number of Holding-Orders issued for
incorrect labelling. The Ministers also noted that whilst this was an
Australian
Commonwealth
Govemn1ent
resp00sihility,
collaboration between Indonesian and Nonhem Territory officials
had facilitated action.
The Ministers determined to continue to use existing linkages and
ｦｩ｣･ｲＭｴｾ＠ｯ
contacts to resolve any further difficulties which
may arise, to advise on solutions and to lobby Australian oatiooal
authorities where appropriate, in ordec to facilitate trade bC(WCCl1
Indonesia and Northern Tenitory.
3. Co-opuatioa oa Fisheries/Aqua-cult.re
Shrimp Vll'llS Control
Prodactioa
aad
The Ministers noted that the nquaculture MOU between Indonesia
and the Northern Territory has been developed but to date bas not
been signed and encouraged negotiations at officer level to dim:t
the finalisation on lhe MOU. Ministers agreed to extend the MOU
to include quality assurance, processing and handling of seafood.
which would be signed on 9 or 10 April 2001.
The Ministers recognized that Indonesia and Northern Territory
fisheries officials have developed a funding proposal, seeking
funding from the Australian Centre for 1111cmational Agricultural
Research (ACIAR) for practical control measures to assist pra"u
fanners manage disease in Indonesia. The Ministers supported this
effort cncOW"aged ACIAR to consider the proposal.
The Ministers noted that there was an interest from Indonesia in the
assistance on the seafarer training, including training for trainers
and rescue method.
4. Trchnical Assi!tance on Development of Soybeans
- The-Ministcrs-notethhatthere was no commcretal mterest m largescale trials of soybean at this stage and that experimental plantings
would be required in order to demonstrate commercial feasibility.
The Ministers further noted that there had been no rcspcinsc fiom
Naibonat Institute in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NT1) because of the
current situation in NIT.
The Ministers resolved that the Northern Territory would establish
trials at Larnpung in consultation with PT. Santori .and Indonesian
Directorate General of Food Crops, utilizing selected both
Indonesian and Northern Territory varieties to detemrine planting.
fertilization and agronomic schedules together with integrated pest
management The trials can be extended to NIT and other regioos
using ACIAR funding.
5. Technical Auist.ace on Slaughterhouses and Promotion
Support and lnvrstD1rnt in Modem Bntc•eries
Ministers noted that one knocking box has been ｩｮｳｾｬ･､＠
in
Bandung and a fulther three are being installed in slauglitcdtouscs
in Jakarta dwing March 200 l out of l 0 units as agreed.
Ministers also noted that there may be some reluctance to using
bidcpuller in traditional slaughterllouses. The Ministers agreed that
the Northern Territory would also recommrnd to Ml.A that a
hidepuller be installed at the Santori abattoir at Sampiko in order to
demonstrate effective use of the technology to other abattoir
managers.
The Ministers supported that discussions on a training program to
improve slaughtering and meat hygiene principles, the quality of
hide and meat. and upgraded component of the training program
aimed at developing a model retail meat outlet, which are scheduled
in Jakarta in April 2001. The program will utiliu existing resources
from the NT-DPIF and Indonesian DGLS and will seek further
funding from ACIAR for the downstream processing component.
Ministers noted further potential for Indonesia-Northern Territory
collaboration to market meat and meat products that are BSE (madcow disease) and FMD free to third countries.
The Ministers undertook the report from Indonesian delegation to
Australia on the use of Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGP) in live
cattle and meat exports to Indonesia. This issue is scheduled to be
discussed in Jakarta in April 200 I.
I he M1rusters noted ttie proposal fi"Otn"lndonesia1hart ｏｾｲｯ＠
live cattle exports to Indonesia comprise breeders and that this
:would be additional to slaughter/feeder cattle numbers. lt was
agreed that if· this policy to be pursued, separate shipments of
breeding cattle should be planned and prepared for in advance
rather than including breeding caule within shipments of slaughter
and feeder cattle.
6. Supply of Cattle Feedstock
Ministers noted the progress in this matter. The feed production
equipment is being installed at Santori, Lampung and AQIS will
provide an inspection in May 2001. Once AQIS has inspected and
approved the production process, produce ·storage and HACCP
manual, then the feedstock will be allowed importation for sale on
the Australian marl.:el Wnisters agreed to advise Australian cattle
exporten that the proposal to import Indonesian cattle feedstock
was for the purpose of ｢ｾ､ｩｮｧ＠
cattle purdiascd
Indonesian feed lots.
for·
Ministers further noted that AQIS were reviewing the protocol for
import of cattle feed to Australia and that any concerns in relation
to BSE would be addressed in this review.
Ministers also noted the potential for Indonesia and Nonhcm
Territory to market the cattle feed to third countries as MBM and
FMDfrce.
7. Tropical Fruits
Ministers noted proposal from Northern Territory to invite
Indonesian National Quarantine Officer to visit Darwin for
consultation with NT-DP!F scientist end observe post harvest
chemical treanncnts. Ministers aJso noted that Indonesia needs data
and information on chemicals used in handling tropical fruits,
including information on NT and Queensland mango growing
seasons, and estimates of production and export quantities.
8. Import of Feeder Camels for Slaughter and Processing In
Indonesia and Export to Third Markets
Ministers noted that a proposal from the commercial exporter and
importer of the camel is still awaited by DOLS, Indonesia and that
the proposal should focus on re-export to third countries. .Tile
ﾷＭ ｍｩｮｳｴ･ｲ｣ｵｧｬｺｾ､＠
tliat camel meatwiisnot cateniii-iiicionesla
9. Air .T ransport Links (Air Transit)
Ministers noted the Northern Territory's interest in expanding air
services ｢･ｴｷｾｉＡ
ﾷ＠ Darwin and Denpasar, Indonesia, as a hub for
access to third countries. The Northern Territory interested in
developing pack11gcs between Denpasar and Darwin for expatriates
living in Bali to renew their visas in Darwin. The Ministers
recognized that while transport linkages was a national issue, there
could be opportunities to increase capacity on current services with
wide-bodied ｡ｩｲｾｦｬＺ＠
between Darwin and Dcnpasar in direct
consultation with Garuda, Ministers noted that Indonesia would
facilitate the meeting betweeo Departmeot of Transport and Works
Northern Territory, Ministry of Transportation, and Garuda.
Ministers further note.d the potential for tourism links to develop-betWeen Northern Territory and Mimika, Irian Jaya.
10. Veterinary Medicine Exports to Australia
Ministers noted proposal from Indonesia to export Indonesian
veterinary medicine to Australia, The Ministers further noted that
the products have to meet the requirements for a Pennit to Import
issued by the AQIS and the need for registration from the
Australian Registration Authority.
11.Trade and Investment Opportunities
The Ministers noted the possibility of trade and investment
opportunities in Mimika Regency, Irian Jaya Province to support
Indonesian Government project. Ministers further noted their
interest in the development Mimika Regency in several sectors.
such as in improving rattan, wood, and carving furniture industry;
Mimika seaports management; forestry management; tailing
materials . for construction; Kuala Kencana, industrial park
utilization and horticulture development. Ministers resolved that
there would be a ground survey from Northern Territory to assess
and study the potential of forestry, which will be started within two
months time.
Ministers resolved that there should be a visit by Northern Territory
experts in inshore fisheries, mud crab fishing, and mud crab and
barramundi aquaculture; and road engineering technology as· soon
as possible.
Ministers agreed to meet again in Darwin in July 200 I and reports to
be provided by the relevant government depar1ments and to. determine
any resulting change in direction.
Done and signed in Timika, Indonesia on March 28, 200 I in two
originals in English language, both texts being equally authentic.
ｆｏｒｔｈｅｾＮｎｍ＠
THE
UBLICOF
ONESIA
Signed
LUHUT B. PANDJAITAN
FOR TIIE NORTHERN
TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Signed
MICK PALMER
ANNEXB
LIST OF NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
DELEGATION
QEPAR'fMENT:OEER!MAR-¥·lN9USTRYAND FISHERIES
. J..- HON. MICK PALMER, Minister;
2. MR. ROGER SMITH, ChiefExecutive Officer;
NORTHERN TERRlJORY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND
INDUSTRY
3. MR. BRUCE FADELLI, Importer, President of NT Chamber of
Commerce & Industry and Awtralia Indonesia Business Council;
PRNATE SECTOR
4. MR. BOB MATHEWSON, Independent Building Products;
5. MR. JULIAN MANSER, Port Management· and ·Shipping and
FrCight Logistics;
·
6. MR. KEVIN BLACKBURN, Horticultural Consultant;
7. MR. ADRIAN SAMMONS, John Swire & Sons - Shipping and
Freight Logistics.
AUSIRALIAN EM,N3ASSY. JAKARTA
8 . MR. CRAIG CfilTTIK, First Secretary.
AUSTRALIA .
JOINT COMMUNIQUE MARCH 2001
Republic of Indonesia Minister for Trade and Industry, Hon. Luhut B.
Pandjaitan met with Australian Northern Territory Minister for
Primary In4ustry and Fisheries, Hon. Mick Palmer in Timika, Irian
Jaya on 28 March 2001.
The Ministers were accompanied by Indonesian and Northern Territory
businessmen from key sectors and govemmcnt officials from relevant
departmen!S. Lists of both de!Cgations appear in Annex A and Annex
B.
.
The Ministers has come to an agreement in the following issues:
I. Enhancing Trade with Indonesia throug• the Port of Darwin
In the enhancement of economic, cultural and social relationships
between htdooesia and the Northern Territory, the Ministers
encouraged the needs
intensifying bilateral economic links. The
Ministers noted that as an anticipation of the completion of die
north-south rail link between Darwin and Adelaide. Darwin could
become a focus foe trade between Indonesia and Australia.
·
for
The port of Daiwin has been used as an export point of Australian
products to htdoncsia and import from Indonesia to Australia. In
order to enhance the existing clcisc relations between the Northern
Territory and·· hidonesia, the two Ministers agreed to develop a
better mutually beneficial co-operation program, particularly in
areas that would inaease linkages between the business sccton in
both economics lhrough·the establishment of a working party, staff
grams.
exchanges and training jiro_
The Ministers resolved to appoint senior Indonesian and Northan
Territory officials and industry representatives to promote trade
linkages between Indonesia and Northern Tcrritory. The Northem
Territory nominated Mr. Rod Nelson and Mr. Brian O'Gallagher as
members of Working Party, while Indonesia will nominate later.
Both parties agreed to select four most prospective products, two
products each, for an operational freight trial.
The Ministers supported the visits of Indonesian Quarantine
Officials to Northern Territory to srudy tropical fruit post harvest
handling and integrated pest management
TI1e Ministers noted that significant privalc sector involvement was
required to maximize opportwlities for private enterprise. Ministers
resolved to encourage the respective chambecs of commerce to
promote industry specific business delegations to visit each other's
markets to explore business opportunities and wherever practical, to
personally lead such delegations. ·
2. Joint. Cooperation · to···Assist· lndct11tsiiii - Pi'od.u cts Quality
Acceptance ia Australia
The Ministers recognized that Australia has approved shipments of
imported foods to Australia that have landed with illcom:ct
labelling to be re-labelled in Australia by the importer before
official inspection is carried out The Ministen noted that this
action should reduce the number of Holding-Orders issued for
incorrect labelling. The Ministers also noted that whilst this was an
Australian
Commonwealth
Govemn1ent
resp00sihility,
collaboration between Indonesian and Nonhem Territory officials
had facilitated action.
The Ministers determined to continue to use existing linkages and
ｦｩ｣･ｲＭｴｾ＠ｯ
contacts to resolve any further difficulties which
may arise, to advise on solutions and to lobby Australian oatiooal
authorities where appropriate, in ordec to facilitate trade bC(WCCl1
Indonesia and Northern Tenitory.
3. Co-opuatioa oa Fisheries/Aqua-cult.re
Shrimp Vll'llS Control
Prodactioa
aad
The Ministers noted that the nquaculture MOU between Indonesia
and the Northern Territory has been developed but to date bas not
been signed and encouraged negotiations at officer level to dim:t
the finalisation on lhe MOU. Ministers agreed to extend the MOU
to include quality assurance, processing and handling of seafood.
which would be signed on 9 or 10 April 2001.
The Ministers recognized that Indonesia and Northern Territory
fisheries officials have developed a funding proposal, seeking
funding from the Australian Centre for 1111cmational Agricultural
Research (ACIAR) for practical control measures to assist pra"u
fanners manage disease in Indonesia. The Ministers supported this
effort cncOW"aged ACIAR to consider the proposal.
The Ministers noted that there was an interest from Indonesia in the
assistance on the seafarer training, including training for trainers
and rescue method.
4. Trchnical Assi!tance on Development of Soybeans
- The-Ministcrs-notethhatthere was no commcretal mterest m largescale trials of soybean at this stage and that experimental plantings
would be required in order to demonstrate commercial feasibility.
The Ministers further noted that there had been no rcspcinsc fiom
Naibonat Institute in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NT1) because of the
current situation in NIT.
The Ministers resolved that the Northern Territory would establish
trials at Larnpung in consultation with PT. Santori .and Indonesian
Directorate General of Food Crops, utilizing selected both
Indonesian and Northern Territory varieties to detemrine planting.
fertilization and agronomic schedules together with integrated pest
management The trials can be extended to NIT and other regioos
using ACIAR funding.
5. Technical Auist.ace on Slaughterhouses and Promotion
Support and lnvrstD1rnt in Modem Bntc•eries
Ministers noted that one knocking box has been ｩｮｳｾｬ･､＠
in
Bandung and a fulther three are being installed in slauglitcdtouscs
in Jakarta dwing March 200 l out of l 0 units as agreed.
Ministers also noted that there may be some reluctance to using
bidcpuller in traditional slaughterllouses. The Ministers agreed that
the Northern Territory would also recommrnd to Ml.A that a
hidepuller be installed at the Santori abattoir at Sampiko in order to
demonstrate effective use of the technology to other abattoir
managers.
The Ministers supported that discussions on a training program to
improve slaughtering and meat hygiene principles, the quality of
hide and meat. and upgraded component of the training program
aimed at developing a model retail meat outlet, which are scheduled
in Jakarta in April 2001. The program will utiliu existing resources
from the NT-DPIF and Indonesian DGLS and will seek further
funding from ACIAR for the downstream processing component.
Ministers noted further potential for Indonesia-Northern Territory
collaboration to market meat and meat products that are BSE (madcow disease) and FMD free to third countries.
The Ministers undertook the report from Indonesian delegation to
Australia on the use of Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGP) in live
cattle and meat exports to Indonesia. This issue is scheduled to be
discussed in Jakarta in April 200 I.
I he M1rusters noted ttie proposal fi"Otn"lndonesia1hart ｏｾｲｯ＠
live cattle exports to Indonesia comprise breeders and that this
:would be additional to slaughter/feeder cattle numbers. lt was
agreed that if· this policy to be pursued, separate shipments of
breeding cattle should be planned and prepared for in advance
rather than including breeding caule within shipments of slaughter
and feeder cattle.
6. Supply of Cattle Feedstock
Ministers noted the progress in this matter. The feed production
equipment is being installed at Santori, Lampung and AQIS will
provide an inspection in May 2001. Once AQIS has inspected and
approved the production process, produce ·storage and HACCP
manual, then the feedstock will be allowed importation for sale on
the Australian marl.:el Wnisters agreed to advise Australian cattle
exporten that the proposal to import Indonesian cattle feedstock
was for the purpose of ｢ｾ､ｩｮｧ＠
cattle purdiascd
Indonesian feed lots.
for·
Ministers further noted that AQIS were reviewing the protocol for
import of cattle feed to Australia and that any concerns in relation
to BSE would be addressed in this review.
Ministers also noted the potential for Indonesia and Nonhcm
Territory to market the cattle feed to third countries as MBM and
FMDfrce.
7. Tropical Fruits
Ministers noted proposal from Northern Territory to invite
Indonesian National Quarantine Officer to visit Darwin for
consultation with NT-DP!F scientist end observe post harvest
chemical treanncnts. Ministers aJso noted that Indonesia needs data
and information on chemicals used in handling tropical fruits,
including information on NT and Queensland mango growing
seasons, and estimates of production and export quantities.
8. Import of Feeder Camels for Slaughter and Processing In
Indonesia and Export to Third Markets
Ministers noted that a proposal from the commercial exporter and
importer of the camel is still awaited by DOLS, Indonesia and that
the proposal should focus on re-export to third countries. .Tile
ﾷＭ ｍｩｮｳｴ･ｲ｣ｵｧｬｺｾ､＠
tliat camel meatwiisnot cateniii-iiicionesla
9. Air .T ransport Links (Air Transit)
Ministers noted the Northern Territory's interest in expanding air
services ｢･ｴｷｾｉＡ
ﾷ＠ Darwin and Denpasar, Indonesia, as a hub for
access to third countries. The Northern Territory interested in
developing pack11gcs between Denpasar and Darwin for expatriates
living in Bali to renew their visas in Darwin. The Ministers
recognized that while transport linkages was a national issue, there
could be opportunities to increase capacity on current services with
wide-bodied ｡ｩｲｾｦｬＺ＠
between Darwin and Dcnpasar in direct
consultation with Garuda, Ministers noted that Indonesia would
facilitate the meeting betweeo Departmeot of Transport and Works
Northern Territory, Ministry of Transportation, and Garuda.
Ministers further note.d the potential for tourism links to develop-betWeen Northern Territory and Mimika, Irian Jaya.
10. Veterinary Medicine Exports to Australia
Ministers noted proposal from Indonesia to export Indonesian
veterinary medicine to Australia, The Ministers further noted that
the products have to meet the requirements for a Pennit to Import
issued by the AQIS and the need for registration from the
Australian Registration Authority.
11.Trade and Investment Opportunities
The Ministers noted the possibility of trade and investment
opportunities in Mimika Regency, Irian Jaya Province to support
Indonesian Government project. Ministers further noted their
interest in the development Mimika Regency in several sectors.
such as in improving rattan, wood, and carving furniture industry;
Mimika seaports management; forestry management; tailing
materials . for construction; Kuala Kencana, industrial park
utilization and horticulture development. Ministers resolved that
there would be a ground survey from Northern Territory to assess
and study the potential of forestry, which will be started within two
months time.
Ministers resolved that there should be a visit by Northern Territory
experts in inshore fisheries, mud crab fishing, and mud crab and
barramundi aquaculture; and road engineering technology as· soon
as possible.
Ministers agreed to meet again in Darwin in July 200 I and reports to
be provided by the relevant government depar1ments and to. determine
any resulting change in direction.
Done and signed in Timika, Indonesia on March 28, 200 I in two
originals in English language, both texts being equally authentic.
ｆｏｒｔｈｅｾＮｎｍ＠
THE
UBLICOF
ONESIA
Signed
LUHUT B. PANDJAITAN
FOR TIIE NORTHERN
TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Signed
MICK PALMER
ANNEXB
LIST OF NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
DELEGATION
QEPAR'fMENT:OEER!MAR-¥·lN9USTRYAND FISHERIES
. J..- HON. MICK PALMER, Minister;
2. MR. ROGER SMITH, ChiefExecutive Officer;
NORTHERN TERRlJORY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND
INDUSTRY
3. MR. BRUCE FADELLI, Importer, President of NT Chamber of
Commerce & Industry and Awtralia Indonesia Business Council;
PRNATE SECTOR
4. MR. BOB MATHEWSON, Independent Building Products;
5. MR. JULIAN MANSER, Port Management· and ·Shipping and
FrCight Logistics;
·
6. MR. KEVIN BLACKBURN, Horticultural Consultant;
7. MR. ADRIAN SAMMONS, John Swire & Sons - Shipping and
Freight Logistics.
AUSIRALIAN EM,N3ASSY. JAKARTA
8 . MR. CRAIG CfilTTIK, First Secretary.