Equal Love Australia-wide

[Sapphocrat]

Gays and lesbians across Australia united in a day of national protest on the second anniversary of the Howard Government’s amendment to the Commonwealth Marriage Act banning same-sex marriage.

On Sunday, thousands joined in protests held simultaneously in most major capital cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart as well as regional hubs including Lismore, Blue Mountains, Wagga Wagga and far-flung Dubbo.

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The largest rally took place in Melbourne and was held on the steps of the Victorian Parliament. Speakers included Labor, Liberal and Greens politicians.

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“Mr Bracks, you have the opportunity to become a leader of historical significance” (Gay Independent MP Andrew Olexander) said, challenging the Victorian Premier Steve Bracks to allow the bill to be debated in parliament, declaring, “"The winds of change have come Mr Bracks, for gays and lesbians – not only in Victoria but throughout the whole of Australia. There will be no turning back until we’ve won our freedom, our dignity and our respect.”

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Following the speeches, 55 Victorian gay and lesbian couples then took part in a mass commitment ceremony on the steps of the Victorian Parliament calling for gay civil unions to be recognised followed by a ‘champagne reception’ held at the Melbourne Town Hall.

More:
http://uk.gay.com/headlines/10245

[foreigncorrespondent]

1. Now...

...I wish you posted about this yesterday. LOL The Age also covered it and included a picture of gay couples kissing on the steps. LOL

But this is great. My only fear is, the Feds will change the rules to get it stopped, if we actually get a civil union law here in Victoria.

[dsc]

2. I hope things go well for you

I would love to see Australia join the ranks of civilized places like Canada.

[foreigncorrespondent]

3. Now that would be nice...

...but won't happen while Howard has the power, and the ALP cannot get itself sorted out with a decent leader.