While in Sydney, hosting an exclusive New Year’s dance party, Paris Hilton drew criticism for spending 5,560 Australian dollars (3,844 US dollars) in a 40-minute shopping spree.

Local charities accused her of callous excess but Paris Wednesday defended her spending. “I’m in Australia, I think it’s important to help out, you know, the economy out here, everywhere in the world,” she told reporters, ahead of her New Year engagement.

“And what’s wrong with doing a little shopping? It’s New Year’s, I need a New Year’s dress.” Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard, questioned during a news conference Tuesday about Hilton’s shopping spree, commended the socialite for recognising Australia’s attraction as a fashion and shopping destination.

“I heard that a politician said that,” Paris said. “I thought that was very sweet and it’s true.”

4 Responses to 'Paris defends Aussie shopping sprees'

On January 4th, 2009 at 10:50 pm CAO TUNG BACH says:

Jennifer Lopez ?

On January 5th, 2009 at 2:01 pm Parisian says:

I wish I could live her expensive lifestyle.

On January 6th, 2009 at 1:04 am CAO TUNG BACH says:

WHEN?

On January 11th, 2009 at 1:20 pm Rob says:

People need to shop more or it will cause an economic Depression.
So Paris is on the rightt trck.
Governent stimu packages are dsined to encurage eopleto shop.

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