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Written by Alex Greenwich | Australian Marriage Equality
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Thursday, 05 August 2010 02:12 |
> EQUALITY ADVOCATES WELCOME CALIFORNIA DECISION
> GILLARD CONDEMNED FOR STATING MARRIAGE HASN'T CHANGED 'THROUGHOUT THE AGES'
"Australian marriage law was not handed down by Moses on a stone tablet. It has changed to allow divorce, recognise interracial unions, give women equal status, and to provide legal protections to de facto partners."
- Alex Greenwich, Australian Marriage Equality
Australia's marriage equality advocates have welcomed today's US court decision allowing same-sex marriages in California, saying it shows the tide is changing in support of equality and both Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott are "living in the past".
Equality advocates in Australia have congratulated their Californian counter-parts in today's court victory in favour of marriage equality. Australian Marriage Equality National Convener
"The Californian decision, coming on top of marriage equality in Argentina and Portugal, and imminent debate on the issue in Chile, Uruguay and Nepal shows how the tide is changing towards support for marriage equality.
As a marriage equality advocate I am celebrating the global movement towards equality for same-sex couples, but as an Australian I am deeply embarrassed our country is lagging further and further behind".
The California decision comes at the same time as Tony Abbott justified his opposition to same-sex marriage on the basis he is "old fashioned" and Julia Gillard made it "crystal clear" she does not support full equality for gay and lesbian Australians.
Mr Greenwich condemned Prime Minister Gillard for stating that the Marriage Act hasn't changed "throughout the ages".
"Australian marriage law was not handed down by Moses on a stone tablet."
"It has changed to allow divorce, recognise interracial unions, give women equal status, and to provide legal protections to de facto partners."
"It must now change again to reflect the fact that a majority of Australians believe all loving, committed couples should have the same legal rights and responsibilities, including the rights and responsibilities of marriage."
For more information contact Alex Greenwich on 0421 316 335.
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