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Feb 15, 2007

Adjournment – Sydney: Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Adjournment – Sydney: Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

15 February 2007

Mr ALBANESE (Grayndler) (4.59 pm)—On Sunday, I will be attending Fair Day, a part of the Mardi Gras festival, and planting a heart at Victoria Park under the theme ‘All love is equal’.

The Mardi Gras festival is a celebration for the gay and lesbian community in Sydney.

It is also important to recognise that discrimination continues to occur against the gay and lesbian community in a range of areas including the recognition of their relationships.

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Leader of the Australian Labor Party, MP for Grayndler, Rabbitohs Life Member. Authorised by Anthony Albanese, ALP, Canberra.

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If we keep making excuses for violence against wom

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This is why we need a federal Labor Government.

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This has been one hell of a year, especially for Victorians.

But they've pulled through, and it's great that Christmas will see families reunited.

This year we've had a major health challenge dealing with the coronavirus.

But now we also have a massive economic challenge ahead of us.

We need bold vision, strong leadership, and a lot of building if we're to emerge on the other side of this pandemic.

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But we need to see action at a federal level.

And we need a Labor Government to get it done.

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Peter and I both grew up in social housing. I know first hand the power of having a safe place to call home.

That's something every Australian deserves.

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This is what happens when people come together.

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