A Stand For Mankind (Press, 22 October 1986)
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Summary: A Stand For Mankind (Press, 22 October 1986)
On 22 October 1986, a controversial situation unfolded at Parliament House in Canberra, where a "no lesbian" men-only zone was created by Steve Kelly. This protest zone was established adjacent to an existing women-only camp that had been set up for female protesters. Kelly, identifying as a private citizen, expressed his disdain for the women’s behaviour after observing their interactions with film crews on television the previous night. The scenes depicted involved confrontations, with women engaging in pushing, shoving, and yelling sessions. The establishment of the men-only zone served as a direct counter to the women's protest, highlighting tensions surrounding gender and activism at the time.
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