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Goulburn council drags story time amid staff safety concerns

Goulburn Mulwaree Council has cancelled a ‘Rainbow Story Time’ that was set to be hosted by a ‘Drag Queen’ performer over concerns for staff safety.

The story session with Bathurst-based artist ‘Betty Confetti’ had been scheduled to take place at the Goulburn Mulwaree Library on Saturday 3 June.

In a statement this afternoon, Council Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Johansson said the event had been cancelled over safety concerns.

“Over the course of the last week, Council staff have been subjected to direct and indirect intimidating behaviour, from members of the community,” said Mr Johansson.

“As I am unable to guarantee the physical and psychosocial safety of Council’s employees the event has been cancelled.”

He said the threats received had been referred to “relevant authorities”.

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