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Austin famously suggested that gay rights demonstrations should become a street party, leading to the first Mardi Gras in 1978.

“Much of the work conducted by sex worker organisations today still takes its cues from Roberta’s early work.”

She passed away after a struggle with cancer.

“Without Jac and his RAT parties we would not have had the incredible party scene in Sydney.”

“David’s life was dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of HIV”

Troy was a legendary drag performer who entertained countless crowds for decades.

Well known in the Brisbane and Cairns drag scenes, Gibson leaves behind many friends and fans.

Actor Nelsan Ellis passed away over the weekend aged 39 from a complication with heart failure.

She was well known in the community, starting her career as an Aboriginal Liaison Officer and LGBTI Liaison Officer with the Queensland Police Service.

“I decided that we should have a flag and that we are a people, or tribe if you will”