Abbott hints at asylum policy changes

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has hinted at changes to his asylum seeker policies in the wake of Indonesian concerns.

Tony Abbott with  Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono  - AAP.jpg

Tony Abbott with Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. (AAP)

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has wound up his 36-hour visit to Indonesia, hinting at changes to his asylum seeker policies in the wake of Indonesian concerns.

SBS World News Australia's Chief Political Correspondent Karen Middleton is in Jakarta and has been covering the visit.

Kristina Kukolja asked her what Mr Abbott has said.

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