Indonesian Prime Minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono refuses to apologise over spy allegations . He tells parliament that information is used by Australia to `` help not harm '' its allies . ` Importantly , in Australia 's case , we use all our resources including information to help our friends and allies , not to harm them , '' Abbott said , adding that Australia should not be expected to detail what it does to protect its country any more than other countries do . Australia on 15 days withdrew its ambassador to Australia in protest . Australian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono fired off a series of angry tweets over the issue .
Indonesian Prime Minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono refuses to apologise over spy allegations . He tells parliament that information is used by Australia to `` help not harm '' its allies . Australia on 15 days withdrew its ambassador to Australia in protest . Australian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono fired off a series of angry tweets over the issue .