Saturday Magazine

13 Apr 2025

Saturday, 12th April, 2025: Homophobia-Federal Election 2025: Bigots Targeting Labor MP Julian Hill

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Macca, Nevena and Richard discuss homophobic fringes and bigotry in this year’s federal election.

Police have removed two offensive and homophobic banners targeting Labor MP Julian Hill that were hung over a major Melbourne highway, last Friday morning.

“The ad, which contained a rainbow flag, did not appear to include an official campaign endorsement, which would reveal who was behind the message. The banner was also attached to public property.

Another sign said: “LGBTQ+ means more to Julian Hill than you the people.”

Hill is a gay man who is in a relationship but does not have a husband. He said whoever had displayed the signs had resorted to “these sorts of smears as they’ve got nothing positive to say”.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/11/police-remove-hate-based-homophobic-banners-targeting-melbourne-labor-mp-julian-hill-ntwnfb

 

Image of Macca and Nevena courtesy of Kenny Hill.

 

 

 

 

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