Police will monitor "risque" parade

AAP General News (Australia)
08-04-1999
Police will monitor "risque" parade

Police are planning to keep a close eye on Cotton Australia's saucy fashion parades at the
Brisbane show tomorrow in case they need to be closed to young children.

The parades, which feature some very revealing outfits from Queensland's top fashion
houses, are set to shock audiences, according to organisers.

Fortitude Valley Senior Sergeant BOB BOWDLER says officers will assess the first show
tomorrow to ensure it's okay for children under eight to watch.

SERGEANT BOWDLER says visible breasts and bottoms may not be offensive to adults but could
be to young children.

But Cotton Australia marketing manager LINDSAY BENNETT says the biggest problem will be
keeping male police out of the shows.

Forty parades will be held throughout the 10-day Brisbane Ekka, featuring models in copper
breast plates, wings and PVC pipe.

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KEYWORD: EKKA NAKED (BRISBANE)

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