Australian State Raises Trans Flag After Nazi Rally

Australia’s News Corp affiliate reports:

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed his government will fly the transgender flag outside its offices in response to rallies against members of the LGBTQIA+ community. An anti-transgender rally held in Melbourne on the weekend has sparked fierce criticism after members of neo-Nazi group performed the Nazi salute.

Counter protesters clashed with the demonstrators who had gathered to see British anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, who goes by the moniker Posie Parker. A group of around 30 masked men dressed in black, performed multiple Nazi salutes while holding a sign that read: “Destroy Paedo Freaks”.

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Victoria, whose capital is Melbourne, last year became to the first Australian state to outlaw public displays of the swastika. In the wake of this weekend’s protest, lawmakers say they will now attempt to outlaw the Nazi salute.

There’s a new flag flying outside the offices of the Victorian Government.

Because we’ll always respect you.

And we’ll always have your back. pic.twitter.com/Mw6hOuq10b

— Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) March 21, 2023