Prime Minister Tony Abbott dodges questions on people-smuggler payment claims

By Sarah Whyte
Updated June 14 2015 - 7:18pm, first published 4:02pm
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said he would not comment on the operation.  Photo: Andrew Meares
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said he would not comment on the operation. Photo: Andrew Meares
Mathias Cormann told Sky News that he was not involved in the day-to-day matters of Operation Sovereign Borders.  Photo: Andrew Meares
Mathias Cormann told Sky News that he was not involved in the day-to-day matters of Operation Sovereign Borders. Photo: Andrew Meares
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has refused to address questions on whether Australia paid money to people smugglers.  Photo: Josh Robenstone
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has refused to address questions on whether Australia paid money to people smugglers. Photo: Josh Robenstone

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