Shrine of Remembrance ditches rainbow light plan after receiving threats, abuse - The Age

A plan to illuminate the Shrine of Remembrance in rainbow colours as part of an exhibition celebrating the service of LGBTQ veterans has led to threats to staff and the war memorial cancelling the lights display.

I think the Shrine is sacrosanct and shouldnt be used in that way, not just for gay and LGBTQI issues but on any issues, he said. Its one thing to illuminate Town Hall or Flinders Street Station. I … [+2169 chars]

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