A drag story time occasion has been compelled to maneuver on-line in Melbourne after receiving threats of violence to its employees, councillors and attendees.
That did not cease a gaggle of LGBTIQA+ advocates often known as Rainbow Group Angels from gathering exterior Eltham Library right this moment to rejoice the Worldwide Day Towards Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
The same occasion was held at Victoria's parliament, with entertainer Dean Arcuri, also called Frock Hudson, studying to kids and politicians.
It comes as a number of story time occasions have been cancelled throughout the state, together with one in Oakleigh, when the place librarians have been issued dying threats.
Monash Metropolis Council's chief government Andi Diamond beforehand stated that they had "no selection" however to cancel the occasion.
Drag story occasions have been operating at Eltham Library since 2019 however that is the primary time the occasion has been impacted.
A gaggle of protesters additionally gathered exterior the library right this moment.
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