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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Cait Kelly

Cancelling Victorian LGBTQ+ events in response to threats only rewards extremists, expert warns

At least 11 LGBTQ+ events have been cancelled in the past six months as a result of protests by far-right activists.
At least 11 LGBTQ+ events have been cancelled in the past six months as a result of protests by far-right activists. Photograph: EPA

Cancelling events such as drag storytime because of threats from far right groups only emboldens opposition to them, an extremism expert who has advised Victorian councils has warned.

About 100 representatives from councils across the state came together on Thursday to discuss the rising levels of disruptive behaviour directed at meetings and LGBTQ+ events such as drag storytime.

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