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Transgender Victoria Withdraws from Pride March, Citing Police ‘Discontent’

The move continues ongoing scrutiny over Australian law enforcement and historical discrimination against LGBTs.
Transgender Victoria Withdraws from Pride March, Citing Police ‘Discontent’
A police station in Melbourne, Australia. Melanie Sun/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
1/13/2025|Updated: 1/13/2025
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Transgender Victoria will withdraw from the 2025 Midsumma Pride March due to “discontent” with Victorian Police, amid ongoing distrust of law enforcement.

The Midsumma pride march in Victoria will involve more than 7,000 people and could draw crowds of more than 50,000 people.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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