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Keith Hibbins and David Campbell, long-term partners, spent Anzac Day 1999 enjoying a leisurely day trip.
After returning to Melbourne, they walked through Fitzroy Gardens where they were accosted by two young men.
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Gay bashings were prevalent in Australia, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
Keith and David, being openly gay, were wary of the potential threat of violence, especially in areas known as gay hangouts.
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When the two men pursued them, David tripped and was assaulted.
Keith returned to help David, but the attackers then focused on him.
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On Anzac Day of 1999, life partners Keith Hibbins and David Campbell were walking through the Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne when they were approached by two agitated young men, John Whiteside and Kristian Dieber. The young men claimed they were on the lookout for a pair of rapists who had just sexually assaulted a young woman nearby, but were they telling the truth?
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Narration – Anonymous Host
Research & writing – Elsha McGill
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Production & music – Mike Migas
Music – Andrew Joslyn
Audio editing – Anthony Telfer
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