Following intense discussions and public debate, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board has reached an agreement allowing NSW Police officers to participate in this year's parade, albeit without their uniforms. This decision comes after the board initially withdrew its invitation for the police to march, citing concerns over the community's reaction to the alleged murder of a gay couple, Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, by serving police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon. The incident had sparked significant outcry and led to calls for the police to be excluded from the event. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb and NSW Premier Chris Minns expressed disappointment over the initial decision but remained hopeful for a resolution. The compromise allows officers to march, aiming to maintain the parade's inclusive spirit while addressing the community's concerns.
NSW police to march in plainclothes at Sydney Mardi Gras after deal reached https://t.co/WoWn0RZcVt
NSW police to march in plainclothes at Sydney Mardi Gras after deal reached https://t.co/wjT4y3285k
NSW Police officers will be allowed to march in this year's Mardi Gras parade after reaching an agreement with organisers that they will not wear uniforms. Read more: https://t.co/cmKhxZIarL https://t.co/TBM22lSz6v
NSW Police officers will march in the Mardi Gras day parade after the board changed their earlier decision asking them not to attend. https://t.co/PhXrXiyUir
#BREAKING: Police will be allowed to march out of uniform at Mardi Gras, under a new agreement reached with the board overseeing the event. #9News LATEST: https://t.co/EdpgPgUzV8 https://t.co/7nAkZvAWF1
Deal reached for police to march in Mardi Gras parade https://t.co/l5SOR5eUp6
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Herald Sun’s Susie O’Brien says the police have a “right” to be at the Mardi Gras proudly but at the moment there is a “lot of hurt” in the community. https://t.co/9uyY9n5bVv
Australian police are in talks with organizers of Sydney's world-famous Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade to decide whether to march in this weekend's event after a serving police officer was charged with murdering two gay men https://t.co/ek6f7QwqFY
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⚠️ SYDNEY GAY MARDI GRAS ASKS POLICE NOT TO MARCH AFTER OFFICER ACCUSED OF MURDERS (Reuters) 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 after a serving police… https://t.co/Jw4qoLMTL7
NSW Premier Chris Minns says he hopes NSW police and the Mardi Gras board 'can come to an agreement' following the board's decision to uninvite police from marching in Saturday's parade. Read more: https://t.co/m43VJTEDTE https://t.co/mXFkbztWeL
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Following LGBTQ+ community outcry after gay officer Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly murdered a gay couple, the NSW Police Force faces exclusion from the annual Mardi Gras parade in Sydney. https://t.co/ohLKxJOEzD
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he understands the queer community is grieving after the Mardi Gras board uninvited police from Saturday’s parade following the alleged murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies by a serving police officer. https://t.co/JfKdBhrIiz
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The biography of the Director of the Mardi Gras is informative. A professional activist who has had a problem with police for a long time. In 2023 he stated: "It shouldn’t be our job, as Mardi Gras, to help the police do their thing" and "Our relationship with the police… https://t.co/Ii3SjHpqkX
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Police say they have been uninvited from this weekend's Sydney Mardi Gras, following days of discussion about whether it would be appropriate for them to march. #9News https://t.co/YjnjSRHPxU
NSW Police says it is "disappointed" by the Mardi Gras board's decision to withdraw its invitation to march at Saturday's parade. https://t.co/2yvdCrlfnK
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says it would be a ‘real travesty’ for police officers to be excluded from the Mardi Gras parade amid calls for them to be banned from marching this year. Read more: https://t.co/u9tYKEcJPq https://t.co/igGob0I9Ns
"I certainly hope that the NSW Police will be able to march." #9News https://t.co/XUIswJk75R