State leader Premier Daniel Andrews has gone on the political offensive in the culture wars inviting five cross-dressers to Parliament House in response to the cancellation of drag storytime events across Melbourne. On May 17, the drag queens were hosted by the Victorian Labor premier and Minister for Equality, Harriet Shing, to celebrate the International…

A Melbourne-based drag storytime event has been moved online after state police warned organisers of alleged threats of violence. A “Rainbow Storytime” event with cross-dresser Frock Hudson was supposed to be held at the Eltham Library on May 17 in the northeast of the city. Organisers will now hold the event, geared towards babies, toddlers,…

State leader Daniel Andrews has delivered a stinging tirade at families and Melbourne locals who opposed a drag storytime event at a public library. In a speech to the Victorian Parliament, the Labor premier labelled the actions of those protesting the Monash City Council’s decision as “shameful.” Andrews claimed it was “not an exercise in…

A Melbourne Council has cancelled its controversial “drag storytime” event after protests from local families. Monash City Council CEO Andi Diamond said the decision was made after Victoria Police advised of potential safety risks to staff. “This event has attracted significant attention with hateful and threatening commentary and misinformation spread online, via email and directly…

In a scene almost lifted from the U.S., a local Australian council faces pressure for using taxpayer funds to organise a “drag storytime” for children at a Melbourne library. On April 26, a Monash City Council meeting in Melbourne’s east was met by angry community members who chanted slogans against the event and expressed frustration…