Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he is deeply disturbed and troubled by the alleged domestic violence attack on Tasmanian MP Jodie Campbell.

Mr Rudd spoke with 36-year-old Ms Campbell last night to convey his wholehearted support and that of the parliamentary Labor Party.

"Acts of violence against women, in my view, are cowardly acts by men and have no place in modern Australia," said Mr Rudd.

"The only attitude we can have is zero tolerance and, as a nation, we need to embrace that."

http://www.smh.com.au/national/pm-troubled-by-domestic-attack-on-mp-20090825-ewzt.html

Quite apart from the fact that his comments could constitute contempt of court & have potentially prevented Jodie Campbell's alleged assailant from getting a fair trial, the smarmy milky bar kid's concern for the safety of women obviously doesn't extend to the women of Iraq, Afghanistan & Palestine ... a true aussie hero folks.