Uniformed NSW police allowed to participate in Sydney Mardi Gras

In a vote at the event’s annual general meeting on Saturday, members narrowly decided against banning the force from marching

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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