Family First NSW Upper House candidate Lyle Shelton today called on Premier Chris Minns to intervene and ensure that children are protected from inappropriate LGBTIQA+ drag influencers targeting them at Sunday's Coastal Twist Festival at Umina Beach.
It is alarming that the festival's organisers have booked "Frock Hudson" and "Sexy Galexy" to perform in "all ages" programming — including drag storytime and a children's disco — where children will be present and targeted with sexualised messaging.
Mr Shelton said Hudson's social media history of posting pictures of himself grabbing the penises of naked men clearly demonstrates that he is an unfit role model for children.
"What parent would want an individual who thinks it's fine to fill his Facebook feed with such images reading to their children?"
Mr Shelton also stressed that "no performer whose stage name includes the word Sexy should be permitted to perform to children under any circumstances." According to Mr Shelton, such acts risk sexualising children and undermining their innocence.
"What is the Central Coast Council thinking?"
In addition, Mr Shelton disclosed that he is currently being sued by two drag queens, who are demanding that he remove posts which documented Frock Hudson's social media history — specifically, images of Hudson holding the penises of naked men. These legal threats from taxpayer-funded LGBTIQA+ political activists, Mr Shelton said, only underscore the importance of protecting free speech and exposing harmful influences on children.
Mr Shelton is calling on Central Coast Council to withdraw its support for the Coastal Twist Festival immediately, until clear assurances can be given that children will not be sexualised. He is likewise urging major sponsors, such as ING, to reconsider their involvement.
He said: "Council funds and corporate backing must never be complicit in exposing children to sexualised drag performances. If Premier Chris Minns is truly committed to protecting children, he must intervene and demand that this festival be cleaned up or shut down."
If elected, Family First pledges to introduce legislation that makes it an offence to sexualise children in public performances or programming. "Children deserve a safe space to be kids—not a stage for adult agendas. We will stand up for parents, innocence, and decency," Mr Shelton said.
