‘Disappointing’: Monash Council cancels drag queen story time event

City of Monash CANCELS Drag Storytime amid community backlash

The event targeted children aged between one and six

‘Disappointing’: Monash Council cancels drag queen story time event

The council says it can’t guarantee it can host the library event safely after escalating intimidation from neo-Nazis and threats of violence against families, the performer, councillors and council staff.

Monash cancels drag storytime

Monash Council has cancelled this month’s drag storytime event, citing repeated threats of violence and intimidation against councillors, staff and the performer. Chief executive Andi Diamond on 4 May said it was “incredibly disappointing” but there was “no choice” but to call off the IDAHOBIT event at Oakleigh Library after a briefing by Victoria Police on the risks to staff, attendees and facilities, according to the council. Recently, Casey C…