Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has stated that Google and Meta no longer meet the festival's partnership criteria. Both tech companies have withdrawn from sponsoring the event after previous participation, allegedly due to financial considerations and a shift in commitment to diversity initiatives in the U.S. Despite past sponsorship successes, including appearances at the World Pride event, Mardi Gras organisers have indicated that the companies' reduced engagement reflects broader issues around community involvement and ethical standards rather than solely a financial constraint.
"Mardi Gras disputed the level of funding that Guardian Australia was told would be required for companies to sponsor a float and partner with the festival."
"Partnership values are assessed based on the scale of the festival and an organisation's commitment to the community, the spokesperson said."
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