Australia PM Tony Abbott defends asylum policy 'closed book'

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Abbott says his priority is to stop the boats, not release information

SYDNEY: Australian PM Tony Abbott has defended what critics have described as government secrecy over asylum policy.

Officials have in recent days refused to comment on reports that Australian naval forces have turned back at least one boat to Indonesia.

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