Origins and aims of Pride in Protest

It’s Australia’s loudest, proudest celebration.

But two weeks out from Mardi Gras – there are claims a rebel group has hijacked the event from inside the community.

We hear from the two groups at war over the future of the parade.

Today, Peter Murphy from Protect Mardi Gras, and Charlie Murphy from Pride in Protest on the battle threatening to tear Mardi Gras apart.

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Guest: Peter Murphy, Protect Mardi Gras and Charlie Murphy, Pride in Protest

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