PM, Abbott brave rain for Greek festival

AUSTRALIA'S political leaders have braved a wet and chilly Melbourne evening for a celebration of all things Greek.

Under umbrellas and coats, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott walked along the city's Greek precinct on Lonsdale Street on Saturday, the first night of the Antipodes Festival.

Ms Gillard said Greek Australians had changed Australian culture for the better.

"It is impossible to imagine Melbourne, it is impossible to imagine our country without the contribution of the Greek community," she told the crowd.

"It is a part of our fabric and what has enriched us."

Mr Abbott said Greece's greatest gift to the world was democracy.

"Every democratic right around the world is in a sense a child of Pericles," he said.

"Greek philosophy and Christian inspiration have given us Western civilisation."

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