Speaking in Parliament regarding World Youth Day, the Liberal Member for Davidson, Jonathan O’Dea has called for the ABC Chaser team to be sent overseas to prevent an APEC style interference.
“In light of the recent APEC experience, I urge the NSW Government to consider better ways of dealing with the ABC Chaser team,” Mr O’Dea said.
“The lads are quick and imaginative in their endeavours to amuse television audiences. Asking them to sign a post-APEC good behaviour bond would only set their minds in overdrive.
“I therefore suggest that the New South Wales Government provide funding to send them out of Australia for the week.
“Perhaps they could be sent to China and India, as Premier Iemma was just before the recent Federal election, presumably to save Kevin Rudd from further embarrassment.
“On a more serious note, I look forward to the visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI as part of World Youth Day. It should enrich faith and understanding between youth of different races, cultures and economic circumstances.”
The main celebrations will be attended by about half a million young people aged between 16 and 35 during the week of 14 to 20 July 2008.
For further information, please call Jonathan O’Dea on 0418 241 500.
