On a related matter, I wish the Greek community a very happy Greek Independence
Day today. I am sure there will be many celebrations this evening. I am also
sure they will be different from the Liberal Party plate-breaking fundraising
event exposed by the Geelong Advertiser, where the
Greek cultural tradition of breaking plates was hijacked and personalised for a
political purpose. Some might think that is funny, but I know many consider it
to be an inappropriate, disrespectful stunt that demonstrated that those
involved do not deserve public support. I am sure the founders of modern-day
democracy would find little humour in what amounts to appalling behaviour.