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Western Australia Police Investigate Anti-LGBTIQ+ Flyers

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 16:00 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 16:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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The distribution of these flyers has sparked outrage and concern within the LGBTIQ+ community and among their allies. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the community in combating discrimination and hate speech. The police investigation is a crucial step in ensuring that those responsible are held accountable and that the community feels safe and supported.

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WA police investigate flyers targeting LGBTIQ+ community distributed to homes Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 19 mar. 2026, 16:00 (1 day ago)

WA police investigate flyers targeting LGBTIQ+ community distributed to homes

The anonymous leaflets display pictures of LGBTIQ+ people along with accusations of crimes such as drug trafficking and paedophiliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice in Western Australia are investigating flyers distributed to homes across Perth targeting members of the state’s LGBTIQ+ community.The flyers, which are anonymous, display photographs of LGBTIQ+ people and falsely accuse them of crimes such as paedo

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