An active member of Melbourne’s Indonesian diaspora, Billy is currently a digital journalist for the ABC’s Asia Pacific Newsroom and ABC Indonesia. Alongside hosting The Perantau Podcast, Billy is also a Research Assistant at The University of Melbourne’s Indonesia Forum, a Residential Tutor as well at the University, and the Digital Engagement Editor for the Indonesia Council. Billy has previously worked across several reputable and renowned independent institutions, such as Asialink, The Jakarta Post, and Tempo. In the lead up to the Indonesian 2024 elections, he was a Research Analyst at Bijak Memilih, an independent public policy movement initiated by Think Policy and What Is Up, Indonesia? (WIUI). Billy completed a Master of Global Media Communication at The University of Melbourne in 2023, graduating with First Class Honours and included in the 2023 Faculty of Arts Dean’s Honours List. He previously completed a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Melbourne in 2022, majoring in Media & Communications and Asian Studies. Throughout his studies, Billy has spent most of his time working with Indonesian youth organisations and non-profits. Before his post as General Secretary of the Indonesian Students Association of Victoria in 2023, he previously lead marketing efforts at the University of Melbourne’s branch for 3 years prior. He has also lead marketing teams at Solar Chapter Melbourne and the ASEAN Youth Organisation of Australia, while also a reporter for PPI TV.