Optus sponsors Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and more
Telecommunications company Optus has been named as the Premier Network partner with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (Mardi Gras) in 2022 and 2024, and Sydney WorldPride 2023.
Optus managing director marketing and revenue Matt Williams said: “It is thrilling to announce our support of Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride 2023 at a time when embracing and celebrating diversity and individuality is more important than ever. It’s been a tough two years locally and globally, and we know the optimism that comes from one of the most important and renowned international pride festivals. The theme, United We Shine, is absolutely the tonic needed as the world gradually begins to open up.”
Waiting for the CMO to promote this (then vigorously defend). SingTel is an active anti-LGBTQ+ organisation, and their attitudes and actions towards the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore is indefensible – so clap clap to (fl)optus for pink washing. again, talking to themselves so they can pat each other on the back on LI (i mean remember that awful Xmas advert).
Predictable. Singtel Optus is a wholly owned subsidiary of a Singapore’s largest mobile network operator – shame Optus’ Singapore owners don’t champion gay rights for their LGBTIQA+ employees in a country where being gay remains illegal for 5.7 million people.