An attack on Greens campaigners in the Dickson electorate on the weekend was provoked by a Family First representative.

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Drew Hutton
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MEDIA RELEASE

Monday 4 October 2004

"The Family First Representative, who was handing out leaflets at the same location, had announced earlier in the day that 'lesbians are witches and should be burned to death'" said Greens Candidate Howard Nielsen.

A number of youths who listened at length to the rantings of the Family First representative took to their car and embarked on an abusive, egg throwing drive past the Greens campaigners

One missile nearly hit the head of a female Greens worker who was chatting to members of the public with her husband.

The attack was witnessed by Liberal party campaigners who were nearby.

"The extremist, bigoted policies of Family First destroys their claim to be acting within a Christian framework" said Mr Nielsen

"The Golden Rule, 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you', seems to be lost on these alleged family values campaigners," said Greens Lead Senate candidate Drew Hutton.

"Family First's campaign, based on half truths, outright lies and extraordinary bigotry as seen in their advertising campaign, poses the question are these values you would teach your children?" said Mr Hutton.

The incident has been reported to the police for further action.

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