The Hon Alexander Downer, Federal MP of Australia, SA Liberal Party (2008)

Congratulations on having the Chinese Spectacular and I think it is a great thing to celebrate Several years of Chinese Culture; it’s not just nice for Chinese Australians to see that culture presented in Australia, but it is important that the broader Australian community to have a rich understanding for Chinese heritage and for Chinese culture.

I’d like to wish everybody a very happy Chinese New Year. May the year of the Rat a great year for everybody; the year brings great prosperity in. Very good luck so very happy Chinese New Year.