Martin Ferguson (Batman, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Resources and Energy) Share this | Hansard source

At least two episodes will be filmed at the Sydney Opera House. They will go to air in the United States in January. This represents an investment by Tourism Australia of $1.5 million. To assist the Australian tourism industry to promote its product, Tourism Australia has facilitated a pitch by each state and territory for an inclusion of their experience in the filming of the Oprah Winfrey Show. To date there have been expressions of interest from 3,000 product and service offices. Thousands of Australians, including many on the opposition side of the House, have sought tickets to the filming of the Oprah Winfrey Show.

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