General News
29 October, 2022
Council will fly rainbow flag
LOBBYISTS have won their bid to have Loddon Shire Council fly the rainbow flag. Victorian Pride Lobby submitted its 33-signature petition to council on Tuesday and councillors decided to consider the bid as an urgent business item. Earlier, lobby...
LOBBYISTS have won their bid to have Loddon Shire Council fly the rainbow flag.
Victorian Pride Lobby submitted its 33-signature petition to council on Tuesday and councillors decided to consider the bid as an urgent business item.
Earlier, lobby co-convenor Nevena Spirovska said Loddon was one of eight councils that had not committed to flying the rainbow flag on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex discrimination and Transphobia.
“Visibility is important, especially for LGBTIQA+ people who might feel isolated or disconnected from their community,” she said.
“Councils can play (a role) in helping their residents feel safe and supported. Councils raising the rainbow flag send an important message to their local LGBTIQA+ communities about diversity and inclusion: that you are seen and you are included.”
The pride lobby said it advances the human rights for lesbian, gay, queer, bisexual and same-sex attracted Victorians.
Loddon Shire received two letters at its June council meeting asking why the rainbow flag was not flown and wanting councillors to march in Melbourne’s pride parade. Council replied: “Marching in solidarity for any social issue is a decision for individual councillors to consider and any councillors wishing to attend will be supported by council.”