Victoria formally apologises for historic gay laws

Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews delivers a formal apology to people affected by past laws criminalising homosexuality. (AAP)

Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews delivers a formal apology to people affected by past laws criminalising homosexuality. (AAP) Source: AAP

The state of Victoria has issued a formal apology to people affected by decades-old laws that made homosexuality a criminal offence. Premier Daniel Andrew's statement -- delivered to an audience in parliament that included men who were jailed for being gay -- is believed to be a world first.



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