SYDNEY -- The Republic of Turkey has sensationally stated that certain Australian legislators are not welcome to take part in Anzac celebrations in Gallipoli, as a consequence for passing a motion recognising the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides. Both Houses of the New South Wales State Parliament (Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly) passed motions over the last week, affirming the reality of the 1915 Genocides which Turkey still denies. In response, the Turkish Foreign Ministry has released a statement stating that those who were responsible for this motion will "doubtlessly be deprived of the hospitality and friendship" normally extended to Australians. More specifically, the official statement says: "These persons who try to damage the spirit of