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'Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance has cancelled plans to illuminate the site
in rainbow colours, citing "sustained abuse" and threats directed at its staff.
The rainbow plan for Sunday night was set to coincide with the opening of a new
exhibition inside the Shrine, called Defending with Pride: Stories of LGBTQ+
Service.
It is an exhibition that charts the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and queer people in Australia's armed forces.
The exhibition and a Last Post service are still going ahead from Sunday,
however, Shrine of Remembrance chief executive Dean Lee confirmed the rainbow
lighting would not.
"Over several days, our staff have received — and been subject to — sustained
abuse and, in some cases, threats," he said in a statement.
"We have seen something of what members of the LGBTIQ+ community experience
every day. It is hateful."
Some social media activity had suggested there could be a protest against the
lights taking place on Sunday afternoon.'
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