A new report reveals a steady undercurrent of hostility during and after large-scale gay and lesbian events, in particular the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

The University of Newcastle's Cultural Institutions and Practices Research Centre report, When the Glitter Settles: safety and hostility at and around gay and lesbian public events, shows 40 per cent of people attending these events had witnessed abusive or violent behaviour.

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