Mardi Gras

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Sydney Mardi Gras Drama: Police Ban Sparks Controversy

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Controversy erupts as Sydney Mardi Gras organisers uninvite police after a tragic incident. Find out the shocking details!

In a surprising turn of events, Sydney Mardi Gras organisers decided to exclude the NSW Police force from participating in the upcoming parade. The decision came after a police officer allegedly murdered a gay couple, leading to a rift between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community. The move sparked heated discussions and deep divisions among Australians, with some supporting the decision as a stand against injustice, while others criticized the exclusion of police from a traditionally inclusive event.

Senator Lidia Thorpe voiced her support for the uninviting of NSW Police to the parade, urging for accountability and justice in the wake of the tragic deaths. Despite efforts by senior police officials to reverse the decision, the Mardi Gras board stood firm on its stance, emphasizing the need for solidarity and respect within the community.

As the controversy continues to unfold, the Sydney Mardi Gras board's bold move highlights the ongoing struggles for inclusivity and justice in society. The annual parade, known for its vibrant celebrations of diversity and pride, now stands at a crossroads as it grapples with the complexities of balancing safety, representation, and community support. The tensions surrounding the issue serve as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by marginalized communities in Australia.

In a related development, the 'rage Mardi Gras Special' on ABC promises to bring the spirit of the parade to viewers, with glitter, glam, and fabulous performances. As the Sydney Mardi Gras approaches, the exclusion of NSW Police from the event remains a topic of debate and reflection among Australians, underscoring the need for dialogue and engagement on matters of social justice and community inclusion.

Additionally, the tragic incident involving the gay couple allegedly murdered by a jilted police officer has cast a somber shadow over the celebrations, prompting a reevaluation of the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community. The aftermath of this event serves as a stark reminder of the challenges in fostering trust and understanding between different sectors of society.

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Police, Mardi Gras organisers discuss deal for officers to march out ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Police Minister Yasmin Catley emerged from a meeting with police and Mardi Gras organisers on Tuesday morning praising the “positive and respectful” ...

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Mardi Gras: Police ban from Sydney parade divides Australians (BBC News)

Organisers of Sydney's iconic event uninvited police after an officer allegedly murdered a gay couple.

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Sydney Mardi Gras board requests NSW Police not take part in ... (ABC News)

The board of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has requested that NSW Police not take part in this weekend's parade.

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Mardi Gras board asks NSW police not to join parade (The Guardian)

The decision comes after NSW constable Beaumont Lamarre was charged over the deaths of the gay couple last week.

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Senator Thorpe welcomes Mardi Gras decision to withdraw ... (National Indigenous Times)

Senator Lidia Thorpe has welcomed the Mardi Gras organisers decision to uninvite the NSW Police to the event, and called on the Albanese government to...

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Mardi Gras board asks NSW Police not to participate in this ... (Women's Agenda)

The board of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have formally asked NSW Police not to march in this weekend' parade.

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Police hope to reverse Mardi Gras call to scrap invite (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Senior police will meet with Mardi Gras organisers to try to reverse a decision to bar a uniformed contingent from marching in Sydney's annual gay and ...

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rage Mardi Gras Special with Courtney Act - ABC Rage (ABC)

Don those dancing shoes and glam up glitter style, it's the rage Mardi Gras Special!! Celebrating this weekend's Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, ...

NSW Police excluded from Mardi Gras after murders - ABC listen (ABC)

Organisers of the Sydney Mardi Gras ask Police not to take part as their community grieves the deaths of two men ... allegedly murdered by a serving ...

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Police find bodies of Sydney couple allegedly killed by jilted police ... (ABC News)

Police have found the bodies of a couple allegedly shot dead by a jilted police officer lover.

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Police, Mardi Gras organisers discuss deal for officers to march out ... (WAtoday)

Police Minister Yasmin Catley emerged from a meeting with police and Mardi Gras organisers praising the “positive and respectful” conversation.

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No cops at Mardi Gras isn't a moral triumph, it's fuzzy-headed ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The apparent killing of these two beloved young men is sickening. But uniformed police have marched in the Mardi Gras parade for more than a quarter of a ...

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NSW Police hopeful of Mardi Gras breakthrough as activists warn ... (SBS)

Police have met with the organisers of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras after members of the force were asked not to participate in Saturday's march.

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Australian Federal Police says it won't march in this year's Mardi ... (ABC News)

An AFP spokesperson says they will not march in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras this year, following the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke ...

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Despite being arrested in '78 I have welcomed cops at Mardi Gras ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Watching the tragic events unfold in the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies has changed my mind.

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Sydney gay Mardi Gras asks police not to march after officer ... (Reuters.com)

Australian police are in talks with organisers of Sydney's world-famous Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade to decide whether to march in this weekend's event ...

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BREAKING: NSW Police officially uninvited from Mardi Gras Parade (Honi Soit)

Less than a week out from the annual Mardi Gras Parade, the Board of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have uninvited the NSW Police Force.

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Police minister 'hopeful' of Mardi Gras resolution (Daily Telegraph)

Police Minister Yasmin Catley has said she is “hopeful” a resolution between police and the Mardi Gras board will be reached.

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Albo defends ditching Dunkley by-election for Sydney Mardi Gras (Herald Sun)

The Prime Minister says he's not needed on the ground in Dunkley as the votes are counted amid plans for him to spend Saturday night at the Mardi Gras in ...

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Mardi Gras, police and yet another culture war get the Sydney media ... (Crikey)

Last week two Sydney men, Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, were murdered in what looks to be an incident of either domestic violence or stalking by an obsessed ...

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Deal reached for police to march in Mardi Gras parade (The Sydney Morning Herald)

LGBTQ liaison officers will march “in a reduced capacity to the originally-planned NSW Police float”, Mardi Gras organisers have announced.

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NSW Police officers will be allowed to march in Sydney's Mardi Gras ... (ABC News)

Police Commissioner Karen Webb said the Mardi Gras board had reversed its earlier decision to ask NSW Police not to attend, following the alleged murder of ...

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Police re-invited to march at Mardi Gras – but not in uniform (9News)

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said this afternoon an agreement had been reached with event organisers after days of discussions. "The Mardi Gras board has ...

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MG Motor Australia partners with Sydney Mardi Gras (MuMbrella)

MG Motor Australia is delighted to announce its partnership with the 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade as its official auto partner, celebrating ...

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Police to march out of uniform at Mardi Gras parade (The Northern Daily Leader)

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has met with organisers multiple times after the Mardi Gras board made its decision on Monday night. Advertisement. Ad.

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NSW Police allowed to join Mardi Gras march without uniform (Mandurah Mail)

NSW Police have been given the green light to march in the 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade after the festival's board asked officers not to ...

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