The legal basis for the Bali Nine's return to Australia remains unclear due to the absence of a prisoner transfer agreement between Indonesia and Australia.
The transition from former president Joko Widodo to Prabowo Subianto was instrumental in securing the release of the Bali Nine after nearly two decades in prison.
Jokowi's tough on drugs policy contributed to prison overcrowding in Indonesia, leading to horrendous conditions and increasing pressure for reform in the penal system.
Negotiations for the Bali Nine's return were historically futile under Widodo's administration, particularly when Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was involved.
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