From today’s ABC News (that’s the Australian Broadcasting Corporation):
The Federal Opposition leader has told Labor MPs he expects them to treat the US President with respect when George W Bush addresses Parliament next week.Simon Crean has indicated they should give President Bush a standing ovation after his speech.
Mr Crean says all Labor MPs are expected to attend the joint sittings of Parliament for addresses by Mr Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao.
Mr Crean says courtesy should always be extended to invited guests and MPs should listen respectfully.
He says they should make an appropriate acknowledgement at the end of the speeches.
He says in the past this has been in the form of a standing ovation.
Labor backbencher Harry Quick last week decided against turning his back on President Bush during his speech.
He says he still intends to wear a white arm band to signify his opposition to the war against Iraq.
We can’t wait to see how they interpret "appropriate acknowledgement at the end of the speeches."











