January 23, 2011
New South Wales premier supports return of Parthenon Marbles
Following on from the recent expression of support for the return of the Elgin Marbles by the NSW state Arts Minister, the State’s Premier is also adding her endorsement to the campaign.
From:
Athens News Agency
12/24/2010
NSW premier supports return of Parthenon MarblesAustralian politician Kristina Keneally, premier of New South Wales, announced during an event for Greek-Australian media on Sunday that she has become an honorary member of the Australians for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles Committee and supports their return to Greece.
According to the radio station SBS, Keneally said the demand for the marbles return was “fair” and that they would be returning to their “rightful home”.
“The government of New South Wales is proud to support this demand for the return of the Marbles to Greece and its people,” she said.
- New South Wales Arts Minister calls on UK to return the Elgin Marbles : January 6, 2011
- West Australia’s proposal for Elgin Marbles repatriation : June 23, 2008
- New South Wales Premier expresses support for the return of the Elgin Marbles : May 23, 2007
- Australian support for Parthenon Marbles Return : May 23, 2007
- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao expresses support for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece : November 14, 2010
- Official Australian support for the return of Elgin Marbles : May 25, 2007
- Q&A with David Hill followed Parthenon Marbles film screening : November 11, 2014
- Australian politicians to take action on the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures : November 24, 2009