How do Australians regard Rove McManus?

Here in the U.S., the general public doesn't know much about him other than as one of the recurring correspondents on Jay Leno's "Tonight Show," where I've found him to be quite likable and funny (especially compared to the cheesy, condescending, smarmy Leno). But from what I've gathered there seems to be a negative attitude towards him by some people from his native Australia. How exactly is he perceived there, and if it's something negative, what is it about him or what has he done that engenders this perception of him?

Thanks in advance.