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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Rafqa Touma

Uniformed NSW police allowed to participate in Sydney Mardi Gras

Members of the New South Wales police march in the 45th Anniversary Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in Oxford Street, Sydney
There are still concerns in LGBTQIA+ communities about the participation of police in the annual Mardi Gras. Photograph: Mark Baker/AP

Police will be able to march at Mardi Gras after attempts to ban the force from participating narrowly failed.

In a vote at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras annual general meeting on Saturday, members decided – 493 versus 459 votes – against banning the NSW Police Force from marching in the parade until “they demonstrate a commitment to improving relationships with LGBTQIA+ communities”.

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