"In a time when silence is rare and symbolism dominates, Irwin's decision is being seen by some as an act of courageous independence, and by others as a disappointing rejection of inclusivity. Either way, the young conservationist - known for his compassion, empathy, and advocacy - has suddenly found himself at the center of Australia's cultural storm."
"that authentic kindness and respect should never need a slogan or a badge - a stance that immediately divided fans and environmental supporters alike, igniting both outrage and admiration across the nation."
"Proud to be an ally of the LGBTQ"
A social media post alleged 21-year-old Robert Irwin refused to wear an LGBTQ+ pin at an environmental gala in Sydney. The post attributed to him a rejection of 'forced symbolism' and quoted him saying that authentic kindness and respect should never need a slogan or a badge. The post claimed millions of views and described public reaction as split between admiration and outrage. AAP FactCheck verified the claim as fake, noting Irwin was in the United States competing on Dancing with the Stars and that no such gala took place. Irwin has publicly identified as a proud LGBTQ+ ally.
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