Fucking minister for fucking what?

[Gob]

The minister in charge of Australia's broadcasting standards has dropped the F-word live on national television during children's viewing hours.

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy was answering an AAP question at the National Press Club in Canberra today about the risk for investment in Australia when he used the word.

"In terms of sovereign risk, I love the debate about sovereign risk," he said.

"I have seen a new definition of sovereign risk, it is assymetrical.

"If a tax goes up, God, that is sovereign risk. But if a tax goes down, fucking fantastic."

He quickly added: "Excuse me."
The next program on the ABC's schedule was the G-rated Meerkat Manor, an animal show popular with young children.

Senator Conroy, who kept his job in yesterday's cabinet reshuffle, is the minister overseeing broadcasting standards.

The ABC's Code of Practice states that M-rated programs - recommended for people aged over 15 years - may be shown between noon and 3pm on school days - when the National Press Club broadcast was shown.

"Generally, coarse language that is stronger, detailed or very aggressive should be infrequent, and not be gratuitous," the ABC's code says of the M-rating.

The code goes on to say that "coarse language ... may form a legitimate part of reportage, debate, documentaries ..."

A spokeswoman for the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) was not aware of any complaints having been made.

The ABC's complaints process involves writing to its Audience and Consumer Affairs section. If viewers are dissatisfied or have received no response within 60 days, they may contact ACMA.



Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/next-mee ... z1gOHTvX6Q

[The Hen]

He's right you know.

It is fucking fantastic when taxes go down.

Give that man a fucking medal.