The dynamics of the Indonesian Government in ComSbating illegal fishing by Indonesian fishermen in Australian Waters (2019-2024)

Abstract

The amount of illegal fishing conducted by Indonesian fishermen in Australian waters has increased over the past five years. Various prevention efforts between Indonesia and Australia have been made to follow up on these actions but have not produced maximum results. The Indonesian and Australian governments tend to have different perspectives in handling and cracking down on illegal fishing committed by Indonesian fishermen in Australian waters. Qualitative research methodology with case study technique is used by the author to explain this article. This article aims to analyse why the number of illegal fishing conducted by Indonesian fishermen in Australian waters has increased and highlight the urgency of the Indonesian government in responding as well as following up on such actions. The concepts of IUU Fishing and Good Governance are used by the author to explain this article. The failure of preventive efforts made by the two countries, differences in views between the two countries and the unilateral delegation of legal cases by Australia to Indonesia are the biggest obstacles for the Indonesian government in following up on illegal fishing. An increase in illegal fishing can develop into a national threat.