Groups with Different Views on Politics Vie for Recongition in Sydney Mardi Gras

he 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade has concluded, presenting its signature spectacle of colour and celebration to onlookers. Yet, according to those within the organisation, this year's event unfolded against a backdrop of profound internal strife, described as a 'fight for the future' of the iconic festival.Long-simmering tensions over issues like police participation, refugee rights, and corporate 'pinkwashing' reportedly reached a new intensity. The period leading up to the...