Bali Businesses Explore New Opportunities With Australia through Katalis 2.0
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Denpasar (Atnews) - The Australian Consulate-General in Bali and Katalis brought together Bali business leaders on 20 and 21 October to explore opportunities for trade, investment and skills partnerships with Australia.
The networking reception and focus group discussions introduced Katalis 2.0, the second phase of an Indonesia-Australia economic cooperation program which aims to increase trade and investment between the two countries. Katalis 2.0 is a five-year program funded by the Australian Government.
It helps businesses in Indonesia and Australia make the most of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), a free trade agreement in force since July 2020 that makes it easier for the two countries to trade and invest in each other. (26/10/2026)
Bali’s strong connections with Australia provide a foundation for deeper business cooperation. In 2025, Bali recorded more than 1.6 million Australian visitor arrivals, making Australia its largest international visitor market and accounting for almost a quarter of all overseas arrivals.
“Bali’s businesses bring valuable experience and ideas to our bilateral economic partnership. Connecting them with Katalis helps us understand where closer cooperation with Australia could support their ambitions,” said Jo Stevens, Australian Consul-General in Bali.
The discussions examined business priorities, barriers to growth and opportunities in agribusiness, digital finance, and health and disability inclusion.
“We want to understand where businesses see opportunities, what challenges they may face, and where an Indonesia–Australia partnership could make a practical difference,” said Kristy Baker, Team Leader, Katalis.
The engagement built on earlier partnerships in Bali, including Access Indonesia, an accessibility information platform developed with the leading digital lifestyle and travel platform Bali Buddies.
Supported by both the Indonesian and Australian governments, Katalis is conducting regional consultations across Indonesia to inform its work on commercially viable partnerships and inclusive economic growth. (Z/002)
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