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Monash Council said it was "disappointing" to axe the library event in honour of LGBTIQ+ rights on IDAHOBIT day.
The event was scheduled to be held at Oakleigh Library, hosted by Monash Council in the city's southeast, on 18 May to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia . "This event has attracted significant attention with hateful and threatening commentary and misinformation spread online, via email and directly over the phone," Monash CEO Andi Diamond said.
These events have been targeted by some members of the public who are angry about introducing LGBTIQ+ values to children.
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