Paramedics have withdrawn from participating in Sunday’s Pride March after event organisers banned marchers from wearing work uniforms as part of a new “trauma-informed approach”.

Organisers say they've banned any group from wearing official uniforms as they try to ensure vulnerable communities feel safe.

Victoria Police confirmed their withdrawal from the Midsumma Festival pride march on February 2, citing a refusal by organisers to no longer let officers march in uniform. 'Organisers would only ...

Victoria Police withdrew from participating in this year's Midsumma Pride March following organisers' "trauma-informed" trial ban on uniforms. Victoria Police will not participate in an annual ...

"Unfortunately, Victoria Police will not be taking part in this year's pride march. We had asked organisers for permission to march in uniform without tactical equipment as in previous years but ...

Victoria Police’s efforts to bolster its force continue to fall short despite actively recruiting new members, with “burnt-out” officers turning in their uniform amid the ongoing pay dispute.

"There will be many members of Victoria Police who will have wanted to attend in uniform, both to show their support for the community but also as members of the community who are proud to be who ...