Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott refuses to comment over the allegations . He tells reporters that information is used by Australia to ` ` help not harm '' its allies . Indonesia on Monday recalled its ambassador to Australia in protest . While the direct attack on Abbott is likely to be a blow for the new Liberal government , which has made much of maintaining good relations with its populous northern neighbor -- a key ally and trading partner -- Abbott has been consistently unrepentant about the revelations . Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono fired off a series of angry tweets over the issue .
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott refuses to comment over the allegations . He tells reporters that information is used by Australia to ` ` help not harm '' its allies . Indonesia on Monday recalled its ambassador to Australia in protest . Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono fired off a series of angry tweets over the issue .