Indonesia recalls ambassador after leaked documents

Indonesia has recalled its ambassador and is reviewing all cooperation with the Australian government, over revelations Australia attempted to listen in to president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's phone calls.

Documents obtained by the ABC and Guardian Australia show that Australian intelligence attempted to listen in to Mr Yudhoyono's telephone conversations on at least one occasion, and also targeted the phones of his wife, Ani Yudhoyono, and his inner circle.

Spies also tracked activity on Mr Yudhoyono's mobile phone for 15 days in August 2009, the material - leaked by the US National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden - reveals.

Indonesia's foreign minister Marty Natalegawa has called the spying unacceptable, and accused Australia of violating individual privacy and human rights.

Indonesia is also vowing to review the placement of some Australian officials in Jakarta.

"This is an unfriendly, unbecoming act between strategic partners," Dr Natalegawa told reporters in Jakarta.

"In short, it has not been a good day in the Indonesia Australia relationship."

'I've got news for you': We don't spy, says Indonesia's foreign minister

He also responded to Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s statement to parliament that all governments gather information on each other.

Dr Natalegawa retorted: "I've got news for you. We don't do it."