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Sydney Mardi Gras controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2013

    Alleged police brutality

    Footage of an arrest during the parade prompted allegations of excessive force and disciplinary proceedings involving an officer.

  2. 1978

    Police arrests at the first parade

    Police dispersed the first event and arrested 53 participants; publication of their names caused significant outing and employment consequences.