Pages tagged "LGBTQIA+"
PRIDE EVENTS IN NSW NEED SECURITY
Pride events are critical for visibility, connection, and well-being. Too many events by and for LGBTQIA+ communities are reliant on piecemeal fundraising, sponsorship and short-term grants that make them vulnerable and uncertain from year to year. Events like the Wagga Mardi Gras have been cancelled because of unreliable funding. There...
Statement: Greens stand with all LGBTQIA+ people to protect the place of queer art in public spaces
Statement from Dr Amanda Cohn MLC, Greens NSW spokesperson for LGBTQIA+ and Local Government: It is distressing to see some local councils cave to pressure from far-right fringe groups and cancel joyful and family-friendly events such as drag storytime at public libraries. While some cancellations may have been intended to...