A drag queen storytime event for kids has been cancelled after threats of violence were made against organisers and those attending.

They were planning to have a drag queen read to families and kids under 7, but after receiving “threats of violence”, the event has been cancelled.

Protestors attended the Monash Council meeting, where they screamed at councillors, saying “Shame on you”.

Monash Council CEO, Dr Andi Diamond has said, “In recent days these threats have escalated to direct threats of violence involving the event itself.”

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