‘What planet is she on?’: the Seekers take aim at CPAC over use of I am Australian
Summary
Members of the Australian band the Seekers said the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) used their song "I Am Australian" without permission. The co-authors of the song criticized the conference, which included speakers opposing immigration, for using the song in ways they did not approve.Key Facts
- The song "I Am Australian" was performed at CPAC’s opening ceremony in Brisbane without the authors’ approval.
- Bruce Woodley and Dobe Newton co-wrote the song in 1987.
- The song is about unity and diversity, with the line: "We are one, but we are many."
- Pauline Hanson and others at CPAC spoke against "mass immigration."
- Woodley and Newton have previously threatened Hanson with legal action for unauthorized song use.
- Both the "yes" and "no" sides of the 2023 voice to parliament referendum asked to use the song but were denied.
- Mark Callaghan, a music industry representative, said using the song without permission is illegal but difficult to control online misuse.
- The 1997 version of the song is a well-known Australian classic and has been used in political and national events with permission.
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