Minnis, Diane

 
Portrait of Diane Minnis

Diane Minnis

(1952-)

Diane Minnis dropped out of university in Melbourne and came to Sydney for a women’s conference. She stayed on and joined the lesbian and gay movement in Sydney – going to major events such as the first national Pride Week in 1973 and participating in activist groups such as the Gay Solidarity Group. As a 78er, Diane was also involved in organising the initial Mardi Gras marches.

Photo: Supplied/Diane Minnis

 

Oral history recordings

 

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