June 23, 2008
West Australia’s proposal for Elgin Marbles repatriation
A proposal to reunite the Parthenon sculptures has been tabled in West Australia’s State Legislative Assembly. This follows on from last year’s expressions of support by both the Premier of New South Wales & by John Howard, Australia’s then Prime Minister.
From:
Athens News Agency
06/23/2008
Parthenon marbles repatriationA proposal for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece was tabled in the State Legislative Assembly of Western Australia by governing Labor Party (ALP) member John Biase D’ Orazio.
According to the proposal, the Legislative Assembly is called to support the wish of the Greek-Australian Community as regards the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and their display in the New Acropolis Museum in Athens.He also suggests that the W. Australia state parliament convey this stance to the UK government in a proper manner.
- New South Wales premier supports return of Parthenon Marbles : January 23, 2011
- Australia Prime Minister asked for support in recovering Elgin Marbles : May 24, 2007
- Official Australian support for the return of Elgin Marbles : May 25, 2007
- Australian Prime Minister supports Greek calls for return of Parthenon Marbles : May 24, 2007
- New South Wales Arts Minister calls on UK to return the Elgin Marbles : January 6, 2011
- New South Wales Premier expresses support for the return of the Elgin Marbles : May 23, 2007
- More on the Human Tissue Act : October 8, 2005
- Australian support for Parthenon Marbles Return : May 23, 2007