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Australia wants to ban schools from expelling gay students

A pedestrian walks across a rainbow pedestrian crossing painted on Sydney's Oxford street, the city's main gay district April 4, 2013. Officials have ordered the removal of the rainbow pedestrian crossing painted on a street in Sydney's main gay district, setting off fierce debate in a city known for its annual Mardi Gras gay pride event, one of Australia's main tourist draws. Controversy over the crossing, painted in February to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the annual gay festival, is pitting those proud of Sydney's reputation for tolerance, such as gay former tennis star Martina Navratilova, against government officials who say it is a safety hazard. Picture taken April 4, 2013.   REUTERS/David Gray (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - GM1E9450XVK01

Debate over personal rights is growing ahead of crucial by-elections. Image: REUTERS/David Gray

Lidia Kelly
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