Gillard not watching ‘sex scene’ TV comedy

Which portrays her in a compromising position:

AUSTRALIA: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she will not be watching a controversial TV comedy Wednesday that portrays her in a compromising position with her boyfriend on the floor of her office. The third episode of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s satirical “At Home with Julia” has sparked widespread condemnation with some MPs calling for a rethink of the state broadcaster’s funding.

The show mercilessly makes fun of Gillard’s partner Tim Mathieson, a former hairdresser, and the prime minister said she had better things to do than sit in front on the TV.

“I’m not intending to watch tonight’s episode. I’ve got more to do,” she said, although she admitted viewing the first episode. “Aspects of that first episode were funny but, seriously, I’ve got more to do than sit around watching ABC TV.”

Wednesday’s instalment shows Gillard, played by lookalike Amanda Bishop, and Mathieson draped in the Australian flag, using it as a sheet after having sex.

Treasurer Wayne Swan called the show “low rent”.

“I don’t mind programmes taking the mickey out of politicians,” he said. “But frankly I think this one is a bit low rent.”

Nationals MP John Forrest called the segment appalling. “Having sex in the prime minister’s office under the Australian flag is the last straw for me,” he said. “It is sick, I’m offended and we should take a stand.”

AFP