Plan for 'pink precinct' slammed as PR stunt
Richard Maxton

http://www.livenews.com.au/Articles/2008/08/24/Plan_for_pink_precinct_slammed_as_PR_stunt

Sydney City council has proposed "homophobia-free zones" in a bid to crack down on parts of the city where gay hate crimes are on the rise.

The plan, passed by a vote of five to four, is still being finalised but so far includes Oxford St, parts of Darlinghurst, Newtown and Erskineville.

The areas decided upon in the finished policy will be recognised by the council as gay and lesbian precincts and local venues and businesses will face special regulations.