Northern Metropolitan Region
Sheena WATT (Northern Metropolitan) (12:55): (1387) My constituency question is to the Minister for Equality. Fitzroy in my electorate came alive with colour and vibrancy as thousands gathered to celebrate the Midsumma street party. The fantastic weather set the perfect scene for this incredible event, bringing together LGBTIQA+ communities and their allies to celebrate pride, diversity and inclusion. This celebration follows the 30th annual Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda, where we were proud to march alongside community members. Since 2015 a Labor Premier has walked with the community, demonstrating a strong commitment to LGBTIQA+ equality. From delivering record support for Pride events to opening the Victorian Pride Centre, Labor has taken significant steps to address equality. Can the minister outline how the Allan Labor government is continuing to support the LGBTIQA+ community in Northern Metropolitan Region in particular and what further measures are being implemented to ensure further progress towards equality?