Victorian Police Officer’s Dismissal Overturned After Homophobic Remarks

A Victorian police officer who made homophobic remarks towards a gay man who had reported family violence has successfully appealed his dismissal from the force. The officer was ordered by the Victorian Police Registration and Services Board to pay $10,000 in compensation to a gay colleague and $2,000 to the Victorian Pride Centre for his "disgraceful" comments. The board deemed the dismissal to be too harsh and instead imposed the financial penalties as punishment.

Conservative backlash against Ms Rachel for supporting LGBTQ families at Pride

Popular online kids' entertainer Ms. Rachel is facing backlash from conservatives after expressing her support for LGBTQ families. In a series of posts celebrating LGBTQ Pride, Ms. Rachel stated, "I celebrate you." However, this statement was met with accusations from conservatives who claimed that she was endorsing "child mutilation" by showing her support for the LGBTQ community. This backlash has led to calls for a boycott of Ms. Rachel's content from those who disagree with her stance on LGBTQ issues.