Tania Zaetta denies ‘hurtful’ allegations

Tania Zaetta has denied rumours that she had sex with special forces soldiers during a recent tour of Afghanistan as part of an Australian Story special.

She said the claim was “hurtful”.

“That is the absolute first I’ve heard of it. That is the most ridiculous story I’ve ever heard about my life – and I’ve heard plenty over the years in this industry,” she told news.com.au

“It takes the cake. I’ve just done this most amazing life-changing experience, been to the most unbelievable places and for this to be said, it’s very hurtful.”

The claims were included in a briefing document from the Defence Department to the Minister for Defence, Joel Fitzgibbon.

The high-level document says the unsubstantiated claim Ms Zaetta had sex with troops at the Australian base in Tarin Kowt last month, was made by veteran rock singer Angry Anderson.

Performers on the “Tour de Force Middle East 9” were warned they would breach Defence Force regulations if they fraternised with troops.

Anderson, lead singer of rock band Rose Tattoo, said he had no knowledge of any complaint.

But the document says the secretary of the Defence Force’s entertainment division “was informed yesterday by Mr Anderson that he had been told by SF (special forces) troops whilst at Tarin Kowt that Ms Zaetta had sex with them and they had the photos and video to prove it”.

“The issue was not raised by Mr Anderson during the tour,” the document says.

A Defence Department spokesman confirmed an investigation into the allegations was under way and that statements would be taken from those who participated on the tour.

Anderson, who said he is a member of the Forces Advisory Committee on Entertainment, said he had not made a complaint about Zaetta.

“I don’t know where that came from. I don’t get into personal or petty dislikes, particularly when it could hamper or have a detrimental effect on a tour,” he said.

“I don’t know Tania very well. As far as I could tell, she conducted herself in a very professional manner. It’s two weeks away, it’s pretty intense and I pretty much kept myself to myself.”

The document says all personnel on the tour were briefed on Defence Force policy on fraternising with troops 10 days before they flew to the Middle East.

Source: news.com.au