Hobart stands proud as Pride flag raised at Town Hall
Published on 31 January 2025
The City of Hobart has proudly raised the Pride flag at Town Hall today, marking the start of Pride Week and reaffirming its commitment to being an inclusive and welcoming city for all.
The event is a celebration of the LGBTIQA+ communities and a recognition of their contributions to the city, while also acknowledging the ongoing challenges they face.
The City of Hobart has a strong track record of supporting inclusion, having endorsed the LGBTIQ+ Commitment in 2020 and adopted the Community Inclusion and Equity Framework: Hobart – A City for All in 2021.
As part of this commitment, the City has implemented detailed action plans to guide its work in creating a more equitable community.
An Inclusive City Program Officer has also been engaged to collaborate with the community and support the delivery of these initiatives.
More information about TasPride can be found here.
Quotes to be attributed to Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds:
“Hobart is a city that values diversity and inclusion and raising the Pride flag today is a powerful symbol of our support for the LGBTIQA+ communities.
“We stand with these communities in the ongoing push for equality.
“To be a truly inclusive city, we must take meaningful action to remove barriers and address systemic inequities.
“Through our policies and programs, we work closely with those who face discrimination to ensure that Hobart is a place where everyone can participate, contribute and belong.
“Hobart is a place where everyone should feel safe, valued, and free to express their identity.
“We will continue to take action to make our city more inclusive and ensure that all members of our community have the opportunity to thrive.”
Quotes to be attributed to TasPride President Katie Kelly:
“TasPride is again delighted to put on the Summer Festival which provides a platform for the community to come together in unity to visibly demonstrate the beautiful diversity of the community.
“This year the festival will be the biggest ever with events being held during the entire month of February in all parts of the Island.
“We invite members of the LGBTIQA+ communities, their families, friends, and allies to attend.”