Anthony Albanese made history overnight becoming the first sitting Prime Minister to march in the annual Mardi Gras parade which was welcomed back to Sydney’s Oxford Street after a COVID-19 induced hiatus.
Sydney welcomed back the iconic parade which returned to Oxford Street after a two-year COVID-19 induced hiatus, as hundreds of thousands of revellers celebrated late into the night.Mr Albanese led the Rainbow Labor float alongside New South Wales Opposition Leader Chris Minns and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.
Mr Albanese led the Rainbow Labor float alongside New South Wales Opposition Leader Chris Minns and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Speaking during the march, Mr Albanese said it’s “unfortunate” that it took this long for a sitting prime minister to take part in the event.
"People want to see that their government is inclusive and represents everyone, no matter who they love, no matter what their identity, no matter where they live.Sydney welcomed back the iconic parade which returned to Oxford Street after a two-year COVID-19 induced hiatus, as hundreds of thousands of revellers celebrated late into the night. Picture: Getty
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