Prime Minister Tony Abbott chose Killalea State Park to mark the 25th anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day and ‘‘rubbish’’ ongoing leadership speculation.
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Killalea is the chosen location for four of the Commonwealth Government’s Green Army scheme projects.
Mr Abbott joined with Green Army members to help clean up what appeared to be an already well maintained State Park.
Mr Abbott’s presence and that of the large entourage that followed provided a surprise for the many park visitors enjoying a peaceful Sunday afternoon at the park, although not everyone was happy to see the Prime Minister in their midst, some taking the opportunity to let him know they were not happy with his attack on the Australian Human Rights Commissioner Gillian Triggs.
The Green Army scheme was ‘‘one of signature projects of this government’’ Mr Abbott said.
The scheme gives youth training and experience in environmental and conservation fields, with the potential to explore a future career in conservation.
Mr Abbott said the Green Army would be rolled out on a wider scale in the months and years ahead.
Mr Abbott dismissed questions about his leadership.
‘‘We went through all this a few weeks and ago, the matter was settled and we are getting on with government,’’ Mr Abbott said.
‘‘This is just recycled rubbish and on a day like Clean Up Australia Day lets put it in the bag and get rid of it.’’
