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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has reiterated her personal dislike for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, despite acknowledging its economic benefits. Her comments follow recent internal party discussions regarding the party's stance on LGBTQ+ issues.
Why it matters
The remarks highlight ongoing cultural and political debates in Australia regarding LGBTQ+ rights and the public rhetoric of conservative political figures.
‘I don’t like the gay Mardi Gras’: Hanson
Pauline Hanson has renewed her criticism of the Sydney gay and lesbian Mardi Gras, saying she doesn’t like the annual event.
Back in her first stint in federal politics, Hanson told journalist Tracey Curro that she believed the event promoted something that is “unnatural”.
On Sunday, she said gay marriage was legal in Australia, describing it as “acceptable”.
“I still don’t like the gay Mardi Gras, but that’s my opinion,” she said.
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