Queensland Premier Peter Beattie says the controversial reality program Big Brother should not be axed but should clean up its act.
Family groups and some politicians, including Opposition Leader Kim Beazley, have called for the end of Big Brother after two housemates were thrown off the show on Saturday for alleged sexual misconduct.
Queensland police have so far ruled out a criminal investigation into the incident involving housemates John and Ashley who were recorded in bed with fellow housemate Camilla, one lying behind her and the other with his crotch in her face.
Mr Beattie said axing the Network Ten program, which is produced at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, would be an overreaction.
"Look, we have so much American crap on our television I think a bit of Australian nonsense doesn't do any harm, frankly," Mr Beattie told Channel Nine.
"If there is a criminal offence committed in these circumstances, the matter should go to the police.
"But I support the Australian television industry, the Australian movie industry.
"I want to see Australian cameramen and women, lighting - makeup, all the services that go to television and movies ... I want to see jobs for Australians in that area, so let's not get too carried away and throw the baby out with the bath water.
"I think they should clean up their act and sort out these sorts of issues, but frankly no I don't (want it banned) because I want to see Australians employed in the film and television industry and us having a role.
"Otherwise all we'll do is simply continue to totally import American rubbish for our television.
"I think we should have more Australian content, produce more Australian content at home, and if there are problems with a particular show, let's sort them out but let's not scrub the show."
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