Forget about kangaroo courts; a small roo has been wandering in the lower house chamber of the South Australian Parliament.
While launching a tourism campaign, Tourism Minister Leon Bignell cuddled the roo and then released it.
The Best Job in the World initiative draws inspiration from a successful campaign that was previously implemented in Queensland.
In this new national initiative, the South Australian Tourism Commission will seek an international visitor to serve as a wildlife caretaker in the state for a year.
The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to spend time on Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island, which is why kangaroos were involved in the publicity event held in the parliamentary chamber in Adelaide.
As the kangaroo leaped around the chamber, someone quickly ensured the doors were secured to avoid any escape into the urban area.
Ultimately, Mr. Bignell’s ministerial colleague, Chloe Fox, managed to catch the roo and hold it, perhaps familiar with Australian wildlife since her mother, Mem, is the beloved author of the classic book, Possum Magic.
The newest national tourism campaign aims to increase visitor numbers by offering each state a desirable job for international visitors aged between 18 and 30.
