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Jacqui Lambie blasts twerking dancers on HMAS Supply: “Absolute shocker”
Senator Jacqui Lambie has slammed the choice to have a group of dancers twerking at the commission of HMAS Supply in Sydney over the weekend.
The ABC posted a clip of a group of seven dancers, from Sydney group the 101 Doll Squadron.
The troupe were invited to perform at the commissioning of HMAS Supply on Saturday, by the HMAS Supply crew and the navy.
The ABC posted a clip of a group of seven dancers, from Sydney group the 101 Doll Squadron.
The troupe were invited to perform at the commissioning of HMAS Supply on Saturday, by the HMAS Supply crew and the navy.
Image: ABC News
The footage resulted in widespread backlash, especially Senator Lambie who said having that style of dance at the commissioning of a naval ship was “inappropriate”.
“I thought I was watching the Super Bowl there for a split second, I will be honest with you,” she told 9 News.
“Whoever made that call, it's an absolute shocker for goodness sake. It is not the time and place to have (that).
“Good on those young ladies for getting out there, but I tell you being half-clothed outside a war ship is probably inappropriate.
“You know, if that (decision was made by) the leadership in our Defence Force, god help our sons and daughters who are serving.”
Governor-General David Hurley was at the ceremony, but the Australian Defence Force denied he was present for the dancers.
However, ABC footage gathered images of the dancers that showed Mr Hurley sitting in a seat.
The footage resulted in widespread backlash, especially Senator Lambie who said having that style of dance at the commissioning of a naval ship was “inappropriate”.
“I thought I was watching the Super Bowl there for a split second, I will be honest with you,” she told 9 News.
“Whoever made that call, it's an absolute shocker for goodness sake. It is not the time and place to have (that).
“Good on those young ladies for getting out there, but I tell you being half-clothed outside a war ship is probably inappropriate.
“You know, if that (decision was made by) the leadership in our Defence Force, god help our sons and daughters who are serving.”
Governor-General David Hurley was at the ceremony, but the Australian Defence Force denied he was present for the dancers.
However, ABC footage gathered images of the dancers that showed Mr Hurley sitting in a seat.
“The dance was performed prior to the commencement of the commissioning formalities and prior to the arrival of His Excellency the Governor-General, chief of navy and commander Australian fleet,” a Defence spokeswoman said.
Images: ABC News