LIBERAL Senator Gary Humphries has slammed Chief Minister Katy Gallagher’s support for NSW to host the 2014 G20 Summit, saying the ACT Government has “all but given up on Canberra” to host the event.
Senator Humphries is in support for the G20 to be hosted in Canberra, pointing out Labor’s strong criticism of the Howard Government for failing to host the CHOGM meeting in Canberra 10 years ago.
“I am appalled that the ACT Government has all but given up on Canberra to host this important event,” Senator Humphries said.
“The ALP are hypocrites to call for Canberra to host major international meetings in the national capital when in opposition but to then turn their back on the capital when in government.
“If Canberra was capable of hosting a meeting of 50-odd heads of government in 2000, it should certainly be able to host a meeting of 20 leaders in 2014.
“This should have been Canberra’s chance to shine.
“Labor was happy to talk big in opposition, but has gone to water in government.”
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