Political correctness Down Under

A children's book about a teddy bear who climbs Uluru has angered Aborigines. Aborigines living around the base of Uluru, formerly Ayers Rock, say it is deeply insulting to their traditions. They want it to be withdrawn from sale or rewritten, omitting any reference to climbing the rock, reports the South China Morning Post.

Authors Alan and Patricia Campbell argue they wrote Bromley Climbs Uluru in 1986, long before the introduction of legislation aimed at preventing the exploitation of the rock.

The book, one of a series of seven featuring Bromley the bear, has sold more than 40,000 copies. Mr Campbell wants to have it reprinted, but faces a fine of up to £20,000.

Posted by David on March 11, 2003 11:15 AM