More than 12,000 people participated in this year’s parade.
The prime minister appeared alongside NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.Defence Minister Matt Keogh and Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite also marched alongside the army, air force and navy.
“It’s unfortunate that I am the first, but this is a celebration of modern Australia ... a diverse and inclusive Australia,”
“We need to be a country that respects everyone for who they are.”
“We need to continue to argue for equality” he said.
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