Council Pushes Ahead With $45,000 Rainbow Crossings, Concerns Over Lack of Consultation

One Merri-bek councillor voted against the plan for two rainbow crossings in the area.

A zebra crossing adorned with pride colours at Griffith University's Nathan Campus in Brisbane, Australia on Jan. 30, 2024. Daniel Teng/The Epoch Times

The progressive council of Merri-bek north of Melbourne’s CBD has doubled down on its plan for two rainbow crossings—in support of LGBTs—at a cost of $45,000 to ratepayers.

The decision to spend the money was made solely by the council, with the public only invited to select the location of the two crossings.