Government funding has secured Mardi Gras' immediate financial future.
Date: 2-Oct-2008
In a week where the NSW Premier has warned that the state's economic situation is dire and taxpayer-funded infrastructure projects are at risk, tabloid newspapers such as The Daily Telegraph are reporting that taxpayers are being "forced" to fund the gay event.
Events NSW chief executive Geoff Parmenter has said that the Mardi Gras injects $30 million into the state's economy each year and is a worthy investment.
4 comments, 247 views, last reply:3-Oct-2008 18:06
Well, it’s about friggin time too!!!!!!! 
“Events NSW chief executive Geoff Parmenter has said that the Mardi Gras injects $30 million into the state's economy each year and is a worthy investment.â€
Enough said!!!! 
posted by Bunyip on 2-Oct-2008 15:28
Hmmm! 
This brand new posting software takes 1 or 2 goes to get use to.
posted by Bunyip on 2-Oct-2008 15:35
bout time. i really think that any event that brings in so much money not only for sydney but spills off to the rest of aus should absolutely be supported. it nearly came close to ending and then whod be complaining.
posted by carpycarpy on 3-Oct-2008 11:43
Normally I am all about the subject. But dang the guy pictured is worth funding - alone!...LOL
posted by shaney33 on 3-Oct-2008 18:06
Should taxpayers help fund the Sydney Mardi Gras?
