The Australian Government is continuing to discuss the prospect of renewing military links with Indonesia's notorious Special Forces, Kopassus.

The Defence Minister, Robert Hill has previously said Australia might work with Kopassus to fight terrorism in the region.

Australia broke off all joint exercises with the Indonesian Special Forces in 1998, partly over concerns about its support for militiamen operating in East Timor.

Senator Hill says Australia hasn't yet received an invitation to engage in joint operations with Kopassus:

"We're seeking to rebuild our defence relationship post-East Timor because we believe that's in Australia's national interest TNI's an important institution within Indonesia it's an institution with which we can work constructively in our mutual interests."