| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P10978.011 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Digital file |
| Maker |
Gwyn, Vick |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 2 March 2013 |
| Conflict |
Period 2010-2019 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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The Royal Australian Navy contingent of the inaugural uniformed Australian Defence Force (ADF) ...
Description
The Royal Australian Navy contingent of the inaugural uniformed Australian Defence Force (ADF) march in the Sydney Mardi Gras parade, followed by the Army contingent. The 2013 Mardi Gras parade was the first time Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex ADF personnel were allowed to march in uniform, openly representing the ADF. In all, 120 members of the ADF, from Army, Navy and Air Force marched in uniform at this parade. They were supported by members of the Defence Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Information Service (DEFGLIS).