Queer festival’s lease cancelled under obscure 18th century law
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-07-20 17:28 UTC+10:00
Section: Culture / Theatre
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Religion, Australia, Law & Courts, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy
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Organisers of a LGBTQ Sydney nightclub housed in a 158-year-old deconsecrated church say they have been evicted from the venue based on an obscure law of “offensive trade” used to regulate foul smells and industrial waste, and have not ruled out a legal action.
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