Issue No 51 | 28 April 2000 | |
Letters to the EditorSOCOG Makes Another Meal Of It
I have just heard the ABC News item about SOCOG's ban on families taking food and drink into Olympic venues (and have fired off emails to SOCOG and the Department of Fair Trading that promotes a "Fair Go Games"). What do the workers' representatives feel about this restriction? We have already seen two ticketing fiascoes where the ACCC stepped in because of restrictive practices promoted by SOCOG. We know that members of the "Olympic Family" (who don't receive gifts anymore if you believe Juan Antonio Samaranch et al) shall be accommodated, transported and fed free of charge. I doubt if politicians shall be lining up for overpriced pluto pups and other such nutritious food. Is it too much to ask that my wife and I can take some sandwiches and fruit for ourselves and our two children when we get involved in the Olympic spirit as we have been urged to? Come on Mssrs Knight, Coates, Gosper et al - how about a fair go for the average Australian who is supporting your show. Tony O'Grady
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