I just...I can't bear it

A collection of church, community and school groups has been planning some sort of memorial in Canberra to mark the fifth anniversary of the sinking of the SIEVX and the deaths of 353 asylum seekers in 2001, but have been thwarted by the National Capital Authority - the federal government agency responsible for the proposed site.

National Capital Authority spokeswoman Anna Jackson told theage.com.au that the group's application was for a permanent national memorial, and the authority could not approve such an application because 10 years had not passed since the event.

This morning on Macquarie radio, in relation to the possibility of "a form of permamnent national recognition" John Howard said: "I certainly know that the people want it and we've had some very good suggestions and I hope we can come up with a sensible proposal."

What's that? He wasn't talking about the SIEVX?

The Federal Government is considering suggestions on how best to permanently honour the memory of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, Prime Minister John Howard says.

He said discussions would be held with Irwin's family "quite soon" on a form of permanent national recognition to the wildlife warrior.

Ten years hey?

That is a fucking disgrace.