I know that Donna Adney – before she was removed, introduced initiatives to encourage the community to report homophobic violence… even though acon/avp and iclc received considerable funding, it was a sham that proved ineffective in building trust and failed to curb homophobic violence.

further to this, acon/avp and police failed to address violence perpetrated by a gang of teens over a two year period — the GLLO was rude to victims and sided with the bashers, while acon/avp (pictured) simply ignored victims… it was later revealed that the teen basher was related to a senior police officer, and the matter was quickly covered up.

Well, in the late 90s, early 00s, they celebrated Mardi Gras with us.

There seems to be a serious departure from logic here by Cec and Richard.

Helping people understand their legal rights does not equate to “condoning drug culture” or “advocating for meth use”.

the Fair Play volunteers were well out of their comfort zone, they looked stressed and unable to keep up with the dogs, police searches and plain-clothed officers sniffing about… also heard of an unfortunate incident at Harbour Party, though we’re not allowed to talk about that – no wonder officers laughed at them.

Well said David Boyter!

Massive difference between “daily user” and “recreational” … ALthough I am not completely condoning drug use … Users shouldnt all be pooled into one group …

when was this, maybe I blinked.

I was alarmed that some in acon are advocating for meth use as an acceptable lifestyle choice, be interesting to see sniffer dogs going through the corridors and board room of acon.

Considering how much trauma our community has collectively suffered, its not a good idea to condone drug culture. It leads to misery for so many people.

this gays vs police stuff has to stop or you will ruin a great event, too much focusing on bitching, bullying and giving bad blood all round making people turn off and there will be no mardi gras… #bitchesbegone already

Oh Damon, you are completely aware that I volunteered for Fair Play – yet they were ‘full’… you also know I ‘volunteer my time’ to monitor police activity and homophobic violence at beats – it’s called looking out for your community, and that my comments reflect this experience… why is it that you are bothered by a conversation about acon?

You are about to be blocked and reported Richard. Had a gutful of your fanatical conspiracy theories and personal attacks harrassment. When you bother to actually volunteer your time for a community organisation, for years on end, instead of being a laptop hater, maybe someone will listen to your rants. Ciao bella.

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lol

then maybe I need glasses…