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Joe Hockey sans jockeys if Sydney airport built

Posted December 3, 2008 11:13:00
Updated December 3, 2008 11:21:00

Godiva-like: Joe Hockey (AAP: Alan Porritt)

• Map: Sydney 2000

Federal Opposition frontbencher Joe Hockey has pledged to walk naked through the streets of Sydney if the Federal Government delivers a second airport for the city.

Mr Hockey said he was willing to risk the pledge because he was so confident a second airport will not be built.

He made the promise while appearing on Fairfax radio with Transport Minister Anthony Albanese this morning.

"I tell you what, I will make this promise - and it's not a pretty promise - [I] will walk naked through Martin Place in Sydney the day this government builds a second airport outside the Sydney basin," he said.

"That's my pledge to you and your listeners."

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