Anthony Albanese to become first sitting Australian PM to march in Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
by Australian Associated Press from on (#68RGD)
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Anthony Albanese will be the first sitting Australian prime minister to march in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras when he joins the parade for the WorldPride festival.
The prime minister said he will be joined by the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, the first openly gay woman in parliament, when he takes part in the event later in February.
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