DFAT upgrades SE Asia travel advisory: Downer karaoke strike imminent

Just days after the second Bali bombing, DFAT has warned that the threat of Alexander Downer singing in public again has dramatically increased. It is feared the Foreign Minister may attempt karaoke in another misguided attempt to ingratiate himself to South East Asia leaders at the next ASEAN conference. DFAT warns that if successful Mr Downer’s karaoke could devastate Australia’s credibility in the region once again. The Department says the risk of a ministerial singalong is now high, and has also upgraded it assessment of the likely impact of a Downer attack from “embarrassing” to “excruciating”.

“The only thing that could be worse for Australia’s standing would be if the Minister tried to lighten the conference tone with some stand up comedy,” the travel advisory states. “We all remember ‘The things that batter’.”

DFAT has also revised its travel advisory for Bali, warning that there has been a sudden influx of Australian media into the island. It is thought Aussie journalists now outnumber Islamic extremists by more than 10 to 1.

The advisory warns Australians in Bali to exercise extreme caution, to remain within their hotels if possible and to consider departing if approached by Channel 7’s Today Tonight. The Department holds grave concerns for two Australians who have not been seen since they signed an exclusivity deal with Channel 9.

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I dunno, how 'bout Amanda Vanstone in Bali wearing boardshorts?

Or Phillip Ruddock wearing an Amnesty badge?