Redland City Council must respect LGBTIQ Rights
Redland City Council must respect LGBTIQ Rights
The issue
The decision for Redland City Council to fly the Rainbow Flag outside of its Cleveland administration building for one day next year has been reversed after a meeting held late last year.
In August 2024, an application was made to Council by members of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands (SMBI) Queer Community Facebook group to fly the flag, a symbol of LGBTIQA+ pride and social movements, on May 17, 2025, to recognise International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
Celebrated on May 17 each year, IDAHOBIT marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the World Health Organisation’s Classification of Diseases.
Redland City Council responded to the applicant on September 30, stating: “The Redland City Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and one of our goals is to raise awareness, assign accountability and creating momentum for action.
“Thank you for raising the matter with me and we will arrange for the Rainbow Flag to be flown on 17 May 2025.”
An enquiry made by Redland City News to Redland City Council confirmed that Council would arrange for the Rainbow Flag to be flown on May 17, 2025, outside of Council’s Administration Building in Cleveland, a decision supported by Mayor Jos Mitchell.
A meeting held on Monday, November 5, however, has seen that decision reversed, with a Redland City Council spokesperson stating “national flag protocols” wouldn’t enable the flying of the flag.
“Redland City Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and wanted to embrace the opportunity to raise the IDAHOBIT flag in May 2025, yet have determined national flag protocols we adhere to don’t enable it,” the spokesperson said.
“Council is exploring other opportunities to mark the day, which could include lighting up the Cleveland Lighthouse in rainbow colours.
This petition calls for Redland City Council to respect the LGBTIQ community and fly the flag in respect for IDAHOBIT and also light the Cleveland Lighthouse in rainbow colours as of May 2025 and every year after on the day.
For more INFO:
https://redlandcitynews.com.au/rainbow-flag-redlands-decision/
https://qnews.com.au/backlash-over-redland-city-council-flying-rainbow-flag/
The issue
The decision for Redland City Council to fly the Rainbow Flag outside of its Cleveland administration building for one day next year has been reversed after a meeting held late last year.
In August 2024, an application was made to Council by members of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands (SMBI) Queer Community Facebook group to fly the flag, a symbol of LGBTIQA+ pride and social movements, on May 17, 2025, to recognise International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
Celebrated on May 17 each year, IDAHOBIT marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the World Health Organisation’s Classification of Diseases.
Redland City Council responded to the applicant on September 30, stating: “The Redland City Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and one of our goals is to raise awareness, assign accountability and creating momentum for action.
“Thank you for raising the matter with me and we will arrange for the Rainbow Flag to be flown on 17 May 2025.”
An enquiry made by Redland City News to Redland City Council confirmed that Council would arrange for the Rainbow Flag to be flown on May 17, 2025, outside of Council’s Administration Building in Cleveland, a decision supported by Mayor Jos Mitchell.
A meeting held on Monday, November 5, however, has seen that decision reversed, with a Redland City Council spokesperson stating “national flag protocols” wouldn’t enable the flying of the flag.
“Redland City Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and wanted to embrace the opportunity to raise the IDAHOBIT flag in May 2025, yet have determined national flag protocols we adhere to don’t enable it,” the spokesperson said.
“Council is exploring other opportunities to mark the day, which could include lighting up the Cleveland Lighthouse in rainbow colours.
This petition calls for Redland City Council to respect the LGBTIQ community and fly the flag in respect for IDAHOBIT and also light the Cleveland Lighthouse in rainbow colours as of May 2025 and every year after on the day.
For more INFO:
https://redlandcitynews.com.au/rainbow-flag-redlands-decision/
https://qnews.com.au/backlash-over-redland-city-council-flying-rainbow-flag/
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Petition created on 21 January 2025