Labor tried to ride roughshod over us all, boats schools radio conservatives as well as workers at all level. They were and always will be a disgrace. I'm so glad there Gonskie.

From Jakarta Post

Although he had indicated that his Australian counterpart had not fully responded to his demand for a full answer concerning wiretapping allegations, as conveyed in his letter to the Australian leader last week, overall President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono felt encouraged by Tony Abbott’s promise that such a practice would not happen in the future.

Surprisingly, apart from talking about Australia, Yudhoyono also said he had ordered Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa to summon the ambassadors of Singapore and South Korea over media reports that their governments had also engaged in wiretapping here.

The President also implied that Abbott did not apologize for the bugging of telephone conversations of several top Indonesian officials, including spying on the President himself and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono. Many Indonesians have insisted that Australia apologize for the blatant violation of Indonesia’s trust.

The President also pointed out that he would send a special envoy to settle all problems caused by the espionage conducted by the Australian intelligence agency, and that further discussions between the two countries were still important to restore the relations between the two members of the G20.

Speaking to reporters after presiding over a Cabinet meeting to discuss Abbott’s recent letter, the President cited several important points from the newly elected prime minister’s reply to his answer, including Australia’s strong commitment to boosting relations with Indonesia.

Quoting Abbott’s letter, Yudhoyono quoted three basic and important points: that Australia had agreed to Yudhoyono’s proposal to reshape the cooperation framework, including the exchange of intelligence, by drafting a protocol; Abbott’s commitment not to do anything that could be harmful to Indonesia; and Australia’s wish to maintain good relations with Indonesia.

“Nevertheless, it still seems there are some things that need to be clarified by Australia,” said Yudhoyono, adding that he “expected a constructive response from Abbott and the Australian government”.

The future of Indonesia-Australia bilateral ties now depends on how well the two countries draft and implement the code of conduct for cooperation following the allegations of wiretapping the phones of the President, the First Lady and some Cabinet members in 2009.

“The final step after the two countries, especially Indonesia, restore trust and the protocol is completely implemented, then I’d say bilateral cooperation, which obviously brings mutual benefits, can be continued, including military and police cooperation,” Yudhoyono said.

While Indonesia has frozen military, intelligence and information cooperation — as well as joint operations to handle boat people — until the code of conduct is implemented and shows results, the Australian leader has agreed to Indonesia’s demand to push for the joint drafting of and imposition of the code of conduct.

Angered by the wiretapping allegations, Indonesia recalled its ambassador, “downgraded” ties with Canberra and ordered the suspension of the two countries’ cooperation in the military and intelligence sectors, including tackling people smuggling, an issue that had already caused tension before the espionage allegations emerged.

The call to have a code of conduct is among six measures Indonesia is taking; moves that the President said were “based on goodwill to engage in good neighborly relations and a mutually strategic partnership”.

Yudhoyono will now appoint a special envoy to discuss future cooperation with Australia, including “those sensitive issues”, and to draft the code of conduct and protocol for cooperation.

“There is a process that needs to be pursued, discussions that need to be had after this,” said the President.

For her part in this beat up, Tanya Plibersek should be recalled to Bosnia or where ever, immediately.

That's the only diplomatic action required.

Whilst endorsing and agreeing with Greg Sheridan's article, I'm more than happy to let former ABC Board member Janet Albrechtsen put my thoughts into words on this occasion, about the senseless mongrel who caused all this unnecessary and damaging turmoil which may yet have very tragic consequences.

What I would have to say about this rotten, treasonous, irresponsible ba*#@rd of a traitororous bloodsucking parasite on the body of Australian taxpayers, Mark Scott, would be largely unprintable!

Angry? You bet I'm angry!!

'Why Mark Scott should resign' by: Janet Albrechtsen From: The Australian November 26, 2013 12:00AM

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/columnists/why-mark-scott-should-resign/story-e6frg7bo-1226768174546

I can just see Mark Scott and all the other bigoted brown-nosed Labor toadies at the A.L.P.B.C. saying: "Curses! Foiled Again!!".

Here's some Fairfax journalists version of the letter:

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/blogs/blunt-instrument/healing-the-rift-abbotts-letter-of-apology-to-sby-20131127-2yane.html

You know what? It's not even funny. The journalist lacks intelligence and lacks humour. It's about as funny as watching paint dry. I actually hope that Fairfax go broke and Gina gets to buy them for nothing.

Yes, Janet Albrechtson can also speak for me.

Mark Scott should be charged under the Crimes Act. He has committed a crime. Once he is charged he might begin to understand why he did the wrong thing, and that national interest is more important than public interest.

muso, I'm with you on this, even with all the big words. It's comforting to see the adults back in charge.

HB33 Yes I thought Janet's analysis and criticism were telling, especially as she was part of the Board that appointed Scott and if his CV contained as many lies as his public statement (recent AudioBoos here) then he deserves the sack by the Board who seem to be the only ones who can - and should - ensure that the ABC abide their charter.
Malcolm Turnbull may be technically unable to sack him, but he sure as hell should be canvassing the Board to do their job.

The sad part in all this is the good work all goes unnoticed but the voting public used to the daily sensations of Labor. Even some Liberals think that TA is not doing enough. ABC inaction is perhaps the main gripe.

I can smell another additional couple of our lazy $billion dollars in donations off to Indonesia, to build islamic schools, etc, etc. Our money gonskied!!!

Is this a win?? Pigs arse!

The ABC should be arrested and charged with high treason with a judge who will throw the book at them....20+ years in the slammer.

Hi Mike. You may like to elicit a response to the recent, as yet unpublicised death of an Indonesian fishing Master while in our duty of care. His vessel 'Anjelina' was boarded, searched, sent back to Timor sans skipper who was taken to Australia. His body was flown back to Bali 8pm last Saturday, then home to Madura.

YBL is the good guy. I do not trust any who are ex-Military in Indonesia. My exception was Wiranto, and that is for a very good reason.

Any of them who show Islamist traits are never to be trusted.... never... ever....

I thought Electricity Bill's claim to fame was the fact that he cannot keep his zipper up... because he is too busy baby making.

Let her continue Arch. Pliberserk and "that" lot are damaging themselves everytime they open their mouths.

I am under the impression that there was more damaging leaks to come so am quietly hoping the AFP are undertaking an investigation with a view to laying charges. Has Mr Turnbull given the ABC, at the least, the hint to heed the loud message from the Austalian public that releasing secret intell is not in Australia's national (or public) interests?
My understanding of the boat issue that people have been convinced to board the poor craft as they are given a satellite phone and told to ring Australia when they think they are far enough out. Australian contacts must be passing the message back that will not work atm plus there is plenty in the Indon media so hoping that people will refuse to venture out now.

What???? That's one heck of a story rubberducky!

Is this going to be in Scott Morrison's briefing tomorrow or is it one of those incidents' that will remain under the radar like the riot at Christmas Island that resulted in the death of a prisoner (asylum seeker) that was mentioned on this site by the friend of the father of a Doctor who was serving at the Christmas Island detention medical centre?

Was there any foul play rubberducky?

P.S. I think I have blown your cover:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rubber_Duck_(8374802487).jpg

Mr Abbott, Mr Hockey, Mr Morrison and Mr Sinodinos in particular strike me as straight arrows. I like Ms Bishop a lot too.
Despite allegations about Peta Credlin (funny how the left claim Mr Abbot despises women while at the same time suggesting that Ms Credlin controls him ) Mr Abbott is a leader who has picked a strong competent team. I think he is the type of leader who inspires strong loyalty despite the wishin' and hopin' of some on the left who think any second now there will be spill with a Mr Turnbull taking over.
Christmas is coming and Mr Abbott is still PM.

Hi BBPD. No, I hadn't read this blog nor sent comments before. The skipper's name is Suryadi, his vessel was a live fish mothership. Neither Australia nor Indonesia have a tradition of non partisan investigative journalism so yes, many things go unreported, uninvestigated by a Coroner. As for Xmas Isl, there is no air/sea border between Aus and RI as the 1997 Perth Treaty so beloved by Downer was never ratified by the RI Parliament, then killed by events in 1999. If not a complete return to ambit claims then, both parties do indeed want the other to acknowledge the principles accepted in 1997 ie RI controls the Java Trench and Aus the Timor Sea air/sea gap as expressed by our wished-for contiguous zone extending 24nm N of Ashmore including the Hibernia Rf water column. RI's lack of formal control over the whole Java Trench is a major impediment to them using Dili to break and renegotiate the whole 1972 maritime border. Due to Chinese bans on the sharkfin trade, the fin fishery in the MOU [and mostly beyond] collapsed in 2013, dozens of shark fishermen from Rote have taken ii [or pii] boats here this year to get quick bucks for new motorised boats for the reef, bottom and live fish market. If the fin market collapse is extended or even permanent, we shall see more pressure on reef fish for the live trade in our waters. The sharkfin collapse opens up a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the new Ausgov to change the status quo rather than continue pointless, expensive containment measures. Don't hold your breath though.