What: Press conference calling for State Government to keep Rainbow Crossing

Who: Sydney MP Alex Greenwich, Mardi Gras Co-Chair Peter Urmson & Sydney's gay community.

When: 9:30am, Wednesday the 3rd of April

Where: Next to Rainbow Crossing, Oxford Street (outside Oxford Hotel)

Additional details:

- 15,000 have called on State Gov't to keep Rainbow Crossing

- Rainbow Crossing celebrates Sydney's Gay Community

- Roads Minister, Duncan Gay, inundated with requests to keep crossing

- Safety Audit says Rainbow Crossing safety risk is "Low"

- Removal of Rainbow Crossing could damage Sydney's global reputation

- Premier asked extend trial period for Crossing

For further information contact Alex Greenwich on 9360 3053