Moved by Councillor Ellsmore, seconded by the
Chair (the Lord Mayor) –
It is resolved that Council:
(A)
note
that:
(i)
the
City of Sydney community is a proudly LGBTIQA+ inclusive community;
(ii)
as demonstrated
in the City of Sydney, pride and visibility should not just be something that
LGBTQIA+ residents experience just once per year, and Council facilities such
as public libraries, swimming pools, sporting facilities and community centres
are ideal venues for local inclusive events; and
(iii)
there
has been a recent rise in homophobia and hate speech targeted at the LGBTQIA+
communities, including organised disruption of ‘Drag Story Time’ programs; and
(B)
submit
the following motion for consideration at the upcoming 2023 Local Government
NSW Annual Conference:
Topic:
Support for Drag Story Time and LGBTIQA+ community activities by local councils
That
Local Government NSW:
(a) encourages and facilitates member
councils to organise local events that are inclusive for LGBTQIA+ residents
year-round;
(b) supports councils to facilitate
community-driven safety solutions to ensure that drag story time and similar
events can take place at council facilities safely for performers and
attendees; and
(c) encourages member councils to ensure
that drag performers receive payment in full for events that are cancelled.
Carried unanimously, as part of an in globo
motion.
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