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We are all having a good laugh today!!
I used to say 'only in America', well its our turn I reckon. ha!
This has hit the press today, as I heard it on the news on the way in.
Talk about entertaining the troops. ;D
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SCREEN star Tania Zaetta has denied allegations she had sex with Australian special forces soldiers during a tour of Afghanistan.
Zaetta lashed out yesterday as it emerged the Defence Department was investigating allegations about her behaviour while entertaining Australian troops recently.
The department has been severely embarrassed after admitting it broke privacy rules by naming Zaetta in a briefing document to the Minister for Defence, Joel Fitzgibbon.
A document alleges veteran rocker Angry Anderson complained about her while they were entertaining troops at Tarin Kowt in Afghanistan in April.
Anderson yesterday denied making a complaint.
But the document says the secretary of the defence force's entertainment division "was informed yesterday by Mr Anderson that he had been told by SF (special forces) troops whilst at Tarin Kowt that Ms Zaetta had sex with them and they had the photos and video to prove it".
"The issue was not raised by Mr Anderson during the tour. The tour CO (commanding officer) was aware that Mr Anderson did not think highly of Ms Zaetta, often criticising her," the document says.
Zaetta and Anderson were the two headline acts on a 17-day tour of the Middle East that staged concerts for Australian soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Zaetta yesterday strenuously denied the allegation.
"That is the absolute first I've heard of it. That is the most ridiculous story I've ever heard about my life -- and I've heard plenty over the years in this industry," she said.
"It takes the cake. I've just done this most amazing life-changing experience, been to the most unbelievable places and for this to be said, it's very hurtful."
Zaetta was the co-host of 1990s television show Who Dares Wins, which is also the motto of the Australian SAS. She is also a popular film star in India.
Performers on the tour were warned they would breach Defence Force regulations if they fraternised with troops.
Anderson, lead singer of rock band Rose Tattoo, said he had no knowledge of any complaint.
A Department of Defence spokesman confirmed that an investigation into the allegations was under way and that statements would be taken from those who participated on the tour.
Anderson, who said he is a member of the Forces Advisory Committee on Entertainment, said he had not made a complaint about Zaetta.
"I don't know where that came from. I don't get into personal or petty dislikes, particularly when it could hamper or have a detrimental effect on a tour," he said.
"I don't know Tania very well. As far as I could tell she conducted herself in a very professional manner. It's two weeks away, it's pretty intense and I pretty much kept myself to myself."
Anderson said he had formed a friendship with a male comedian during the tour. "I guess I could be accused of being homosexual. I was often seen in his company."
The document says all tour personnel were briefed on defence force policy on fraternising with troops 10 days before flying out.
In briefing notes on handling controversial issues, the document suggests the minister say: "I'm aware of the allegation and understand that an investigation is currently being conducted."
Commanding Officer of the tour Lt-Col Greg McCauley said he could not comment and referred inquiries to the Department of Defence's public affairs division.
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Cheers,
Wes
I used to say 'only in America', well its our turn I reckon. ha!
This has hit the press today, as I heard it on the news on the way in.
Talk about entertaining the troops. ;D
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SCREEN star Tania Zaetta has denied allegations she had sex with Australian special forces soldiers during a tour of Afghanistan.
Zaetta lashed out yesterday as it emerged the Defence Department was investigating allegations about her behaviour while entertaining Australian troops recently.
The department has been severely embarrassed after admitting it broke privacy rules by naming Zaetta in a briefing document to the Minister for Defence, Joel Fitzgibbon.
A document alleges veteran rocker Angry Anderson complained about her while they were entertaining troops at Tarin Kowt in Afghanistan in April.
Anderson yesterday denied making a complaint.
But the document says the secretary of the defence force's entertainment division "was informed yesterday by Mr Anderson that he had been told by SF (special forces) troops whilst at Tarin Kowt that Ms Zaetta had sex with them and they had the photos and video to prove it".
"The issue was not raised by Mr Anderson during the tour. The tour CO (commanding officer) was aware that Mr Anderson did not think highly of Ms Zaetta, often criticising her," the document says.
Zaetta and Anderson were the two headline acts on a 17-day tour of the Middle East that staged concerts for Australian soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Zaetta yesterday strenuously denied the allegation.
"That is the absolute first I've heard of it. That is the most ridiculous story I've ever heard about my life -- and I've heard plenty over the years in this industry," she said.
"It takes the cake. I've just done this most amazing life-changing experience, been to the most unbelievable places and for this to be said, it's very hurtful."
Zaetta was the co-host of 1990s television show Who Dares Wins, which is also the motto of the Australian SAS. She is also a popular film star in India.
Performers on the tour were warned they would breach Defence Force regulations if they fraternised with troops.
Anderson, lead singer of rock band Rose Tattoo, said he had no knowledge of any complaint.
A Department of Defence spokesman confirmed that an investigation into the allegations was under way and that statements would be taken from those who participated on the tour.
Anderson, who said he is a member of the Forces Advisory Committee on Entertainment, said he had not made a complaint about Zaetta.
"I don't know where that came from. I don't get into personal or petty dislikes, particularly when it could hamper or have a detrimental effect on a tour," he said.
"I don't know Tania very well. As far as I could tell she conducted herself in a very professional manner. It's two weeks away, it's pretty intense and I pretty much kept myself to myself."
Anderson said he had formed a friendship with a male comedian during the tour. "I guess I could be accused of being homosexual. I was often seen in his company."
The document says all tour personnel were briefed on defence force policy on fraternising with troops 10 days before flying out.
In briefing notes on handling controversial issues, the document suggests the minister say: "I'm aware of the allegation and understand that an investigation is currently being conducted."
Commanding Officer of the tour Lt-Col Greg McCauley said he could not comment and referred inquiries to the Department of Defence's public affairs division.
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Cheers,
Wes
