Federal Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop and child protection campaigner Hetty Johnston both called the use of the images exploitative.
“Unfortunately, this sounds as if a child has been exploited for the purposes of making a political point,” Ms Bishop told Sky News.
Bindi Irwin, nine, the Emmy-winning daughter of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, is being made into a 25-centimetre rubber doll dressed in khakis and sporting binoculars, a camera and other outback gear, as well as a cockatoo, a wombat and a python.
Bindi Irwin’s career began with appearances on her father’s shows and later expanded to live music performances and child-fitness DVDs.
“A little child cannot answer for themselves about whether they wish to be depicted in this way,” Mr Rudd said. “Frankly, I can’t stand this stuff.
Mr Rudd said he had very deep, strong, personal views on the issue: “We should be on about maximising the protection of children.
“I don’t think this is a step in the right direction at all.” (K. Rudd. July 6, 2008)
“ For God's sake, let's just allow kids to be kids.” (K Rudd. May 23, 2008)
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