A 17-year-old person has been arrested in connection with damage done to a Pride flag in Launceston as the city was hosting an LGBTIQA+ inclusion forum in June. Advocacy group Equality Tasmania has welcomed the action, with spokesperson Rodney Croome saying they appreciate Tasmania Police investigating the incident. - Advertisement -“The state’s public places should be safe and inclusive for all Tasmanians including LGBTIQA+ Tasmanians,” Croome said. The June forum, organised by Equality Tasmania and the Local Government Association of Tasmania, saw councillors and council staff from across Tasmania learn about the discrimination LGBTIQA+ Tasmanians still face and what councils can do to tackle that discrimination. In a statement to media, Tasmania Police said they will continue to work closely with community stakeholders to ensure public spaces remain inclusive and respectful for all.