Vic: Major events could be abandoned in Melbourne - Nixon

AAP General News (Australia)
02-10-2007
Vic: Major events could be abandoned in Melbourne - Nixon

Victoria's chief police commissioner CHRISTINE NIXON says Melbourne could avoid hosting
major events .. like last year's G20 conference .. to avoid disrupting the entire city.

But Fairfax newspapers report her suggestion that major conferences may need to be
relocated to islands or resorts has been condemned by federal treasurer .. PETER COSTELLO.

He says such a move would consign Melbourne to second-rate status.

Mr COSTELLO has defended last November's economic forum .. describing it as the most
important financial event ever held in Melbourne.

But it was marked by violence .. and Ms NIXON says police forces around the world increasingly
believe international conferences with potential for violence should be avoided in big
cities.

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KEYWORD: NIXON (MELBOURNE)

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