ITALIAN REPUBLIC AND PREMIER OF VICTORIA
The Hon. FRANCA ARENA [4.3]: I move:
(1) That this House condemns the ill-informed and offensive remarks by Premier Jeff Kennett of Victoria regarding the Italian republic.
(2) That this House acknowledges that his statements, made to Il GlobO newspaper, are offensive not only to a friendly nation, but also to the one million Australians of Italian background and descent.
(3) That this House calls on Premier Kennett to withdraw his ignorant remarks and apologise to the Italian-Australian community and to the Italian Ambassador.
Debate adjourned on motion by the Hon. Franca Arena.