Until recently, Australia-Indonesia relations were seen as being at historic highs under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
But after 10 years in power the Indonesian constitution prevents the man known as S-B-Y from serving another term in the top job.
Thea Cowie looks at what the upcoming elections might mean for Indonesia and its relations with Australia.
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