Sydney’s "Wonderful Indonesia Festival" frequently showcases traditional performances to promote tourism and cultural ties. A highlight of such festivals is the , a traditional welcoming dance from the Bugis-Makassar people of South Sulawesi.

Prabowo visited Sydney as President, emphasizing that Indonesia and Australia are "destined to live side-by-side".

During this visit, he met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese aboard the HMAS Canberra to finalize a new bilateral security and defense agreement.