Denying people career opportunities because of things they said in their youth doesn’t just harm individuals – it harms society too.
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras
The second legal team representing alleged double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon officially withdrew from his case in court on Tuesday, a day after an unspecified issue arose that led them to step down.
Another Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras director has stepped down, adding to a string of recent resignations from both the organisation’s operations staff and board.
With reputations on the line and millions of dollars in funding at stake, the vast majority of staff at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras took an extraordinary step on May 30 – delivering a private letter to the registered charity’s board with a warning.
These are the key takeaways from our story on Mardi Gras’ controversial CEO pick.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has appointed company secretary Jesse Matheson as interim chief executive officer following the resignation of outgoing CEO Gil Beckwith last month, Gay Sydney News can reveal.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Gil Beckwith will step down in June, having made the decision to leave after a two-year period marked by community-focused initiatives, financial strain, and governance scrutiny.
Brandon Bear has stepped down mid-term as co-chair and board director of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, just months after being re-elected at the organisation’s most recent annual general meeting in December.
The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras organisation has lost its license to host the Bondi Beach Party during the Sydney Mardi Gras festival for up to five years, dealing a significant blow to the non-profit.
The dates are set for the biggest LGBTQIA+ celebration Down Under to return next year.