NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed a potential ban on NSW Police marching at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras despite LGBTQ+ community consultation showing a majority do not want officers to take part.

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NSW Police are facing fresh calls to be banned from marching at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Three resolutions relating to police marching in the parade will be put to a vote at the Mardi Gras annual general meeting tomorrow.

NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed the potential ban despite LGBTQ+ community consultation showing a majority of members do not want police to take part.

  • zero_gravitas@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
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    11 days ago

    I don’t believe the cops who want to march are the same cops exhibiting homophobia and disdain for gay hate deaths.

    Sure, but if they’re in uniform they’re representing that institution as a whole. Marching in uniform, in formation, with guns, no less.

    “It’s a bit hypocritical to ban them from marching if you’re going to rely on them, as everybody does for major events, for security.”

    I think that’s legally mandated. If there were any other option available I’m sure Pride In Protest would be pushing for that too.