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1 February 2011 - Australian Government must act on UPR Recommendations The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) urges the Australian Government to act immediately on recommendations made by the international community to better protect against discrimination and to endorse marriage equality. During Australia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a process which aims to determine Australia’s compliance with its international human rights obligations, the United Nations found that the absence of protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and inability of same-sex couples to marry, were significant limitations in Australia’s protection of human rights. Rathana Chea, GLRL Co-Convenor, said, “Australia has been held accountable for failing to recognise marriage equality rights for all couples regardless of their sex, sexuality or gender identity.” Kellie McDonald, GLRL Co-Convenor, added, “Marriage is a civil institution, governed by secular laws. The Government should act immediately on the UPR recommendation, and amend the Marriage Act to ensure all people can marry.” The UPR also recommended specific anti-discrimination laws protect people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Australian Government has already committed to the inclusion of these grounds as part of the anti-discrimination law harmonisation project. Ms McDonald noted, “The purported inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in harmonised anti-discrimination legislation is encouraging, however, such laws must offer the highest level of protection and have appropriate secretarial and ministerial support to ensure effective implementation.” The GLRL also calls for further reforms to ensure the legal recognition of children living in same-sex families. Mr Chea stated, “Under international law, children are to be afforded legal recognition and protection, regardless of their family structure. As such, all adoption and surrogacy laws should not be permitted to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.” The GLRL strongly encourages bipartisan support for the implementation of the UPR recommendations to ensure effective human rights protection for all sex, sexuality and gender diverse people in Australia.
1 February 2011 - Australian Government must act on UPR Recommendations The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) urges the Australian Government to act immediately on recommendations made by the international community to better protect against discrimination and to endorse marriage equality. During Australia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a process which aims to determine Australia’s compliance with its international human rights obligations, the United Nations found that the absence of protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and inability of same-sex couples to marry, were significant limitations in Australia’s protection of human rights. Rathana Chea, GLRL Co-Convenor, said, “Australia has been held accountable for failing to recognise marriage equality rights for all couples regardless of their sex, sexuality or gender identity.” Kellie McDonald, GLRL Co-Convenor, added, “Marriage is a civil institution, governed by secular laws. The Government should act immediately on the UPR recommendation, and amend the Marriage Act to ensure all people can marry.” The UPR also recommended specific anti-discrimination laws protect people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Australian Government has already committed to the inclusion of these grounds as part of the anti-discrimination law harmonisation project. Ms McDonald noted, “The purported inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in harmonised anti-discrimination legislation is encouraging, however, such laws must offer the highest level of protection and have appropriate secretarial and ministerial support to ensure effective implementation.” The GLRL also calls for further reforms to ensure the legal recognition of children living in same-sex families. Mr Chea stated, “Under international law, children are to be afforded legal recognition and protection, regardless of their family structure. As such, all adoption and surrogacy laws should not be permitted to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.” The GLRL strongly encourages bipartisan support for the implementation of the UPR recommendations to ensure effective human rights protection for all sex, sexuality and gender diverse people in Australia.
1 February 2011 - Australian Government must act on UPR Recommendations
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) urges the Australian Government to act immediately on recommendations made by the international community to better protect against discrimination and to endorse marriage equality. During Australia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a process which aims to determine Australia’s compliance with its international human rights obligations, the United Nations found that the absence of protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and inability of same-sex couples to marry, were significant limitations in Australia’s protection of human rights. Rathana Chea, GLRL Co-Convenor, said, “Australia has been held accountable for failing to recognise marriage equality rights for all couples regardless of their sex, sexuality or gender identity.” Kellie McDonald, GLRL Co-Convenor, added, “Marriage is a civil institution, governed by secular laws. The Government should act immediately on the UPR recommendation, and amend the Marriage Act to ensure all people can marry.” The UPR also recommended specific anti-discrimination laws protect people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Australian Government has already committed to the inclusion of these grounds as part of the anti-discrimination law harmonisation project. Ms McDonald noted, “The purported inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in harmonised anti-discrimination legislation is encouraging, however, such laws must offer the highest level of protection and have appropriate secretarial and ministerial support to ensure effective implementation.” The GLRL also calls for further reforms to ensure the legal recognition of children living in same-sex families. Mr Chea stated, “Under international law, children are to be afforded legal recognition and protection, regardless of their family structure. As such, all adoption and surrogacy laws should not be permitted to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.” The GLRL strongly encourages bipartisan support for the implementation of the UPR recommendations to ensure effective human rights protection for all sex, sexuality and gender diverse people in Australia.

1 February 2011 - Australian Government must act on UPR Recommendations The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) urges the Australian Government to act immediately on recommendations made by the international community to better protect against discrimination and to endorse marriage equality. During Australia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a process which aims to determine Australia’s compliance with its international human rights obligations, the United Nations found that the absence of protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and inability of same-sex couples to marry, were significant limitations in Australia’s protection of human rights. Rathana Chea, GLRL Co-Convenor, said, “Australia has been held accountable for failing to recognise marriage equality rights for all couples regardless of their sex, sexuality or gender identity.” Kellie McDonald, GLRL Co-Convenor, added, “Marriage is a civil institution, governed by secular laws. The Government should act immediately on the UPR recommendation, and amend the Marriage Act to ensure all people can marry.” The UPR also recommended specific anti-discrimination laws protect people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Australian Government has already committed to the inclusion of these grounds as part of the anti-discrimination law harmonisation project. Ms McDonald noted, “The purported inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in harmonised anti-discrimination legislation is encouraging, however, such laws must offer the highest level of protection and have appropriate secretarial and ministerial support to ensure effective implementation.” The GLRL also calls for further reforms to ensure the legal recognition of children living in same-sex families. Mr Chea stated, “Under international law, children are to be afforded legal recognition and protection, regardless of their family structure. As such, all adoption and surrogacy laws should not be permitted to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.” The GLRL strongly encourages bipartisan support for the implementation of the UPR recommendations to ensure effective human rights protection for all sex, sexuality and gender diverse people in Australia.
1 February 2011 - Australian Government must act on UPR Recommendations
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) urges the Australian Government to act immediately on recommendations made by the international community to better protect against discrimination and to endorse marriage equality. During Australia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a process which aims to determine Australia’s compliance with its international human rights obligations, the United Nations found that the absence of protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and inability of same-sex couples to marry, were significant limitations in Australia’s protection of human rights. Rathana Chea, GLRL Co-Convenor, said, “Australia has been held accountable for failing to recognise marriage equality rights for all couples regardless of their sex, sexuality or gender identity.” Kellie McDonald, GLRL Co-Convenor, added, “Marriage is a civil institution, governed by secular laws. The Government should act immediately on the UPR recommendation, and amend the Marriage Act to ensure all people can marry.” The UPR also recommended specific anti-discrimination laws protect people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Australian Government has already committed to the inclusion of these grounds as part of the anti-discrimination law harmonisation project. Ms McDonald noted, “The purported inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in harmonised anti-discrimination legislation is encouraging, however, such laws must offer the highest level of protection and have appropriate secretarial and ministerial support to ensure effective implementation.” The GLRL also calls for further reforms to ensure the legal recognition of children living in same-sex families. Mr Chea stated, “Under international law, children are to be afforded legal recognition and protection, regardless of their family structure. As such, all adoption and surrogacy laws should not be permitted to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.” The GLRL strongly encourages bipartisan support for the implementation of the UPR recommendations to ensure effective human rights protection for all sex, sexuality and gender diverse people in Australia.

1 February 2011 - Australian Government must act on UPR Recommendations

The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) urges the Australian Government to act immediately on recommendations made by the international community to better protect against discrimination and to endorse marriage equality. During Australia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a process which aims to determine Australia’s compliance with its international human rights obligations, the United Nations found that the absence of protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and inability of same-sex couples to marry, were significant limitations in Australia’s protection of human rights. Rathana Chea, GLRL Co-Convenor, said, “Australia has been held accountable for failing to recognise marriage equality rights for all couples regardless of their sex, sexuality or gender identity.” Kellie McDonald, GLRL Co-Convenor, added, “Marriage is a civil institution, governed by secular laws. The Government should act immediately on the UPR recommendation, and amend the Marriage Act to ensure all people can marry.” The UPR also recommended specific anti-discrimination laws protect people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Australian Government has already committed to the inclusion of these grounds as part of the anti-discrimination law harmonisation project. Ms McDonald noted, “The purported inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in harmonised anti-discrimination legislation is encouraging, however, such laws must offer the highest level of protection and have appropriate secretarial and ministerial support to ensure effective implementation.” The GLRL also calls for further reforms to ensure the legal recognition of children living in same-sex families. Mr Chea stated, “Under international law, children are to be afforded legal recognition and protection, regardless of their family structure. As such, all adoption and surrogacy laws should not be permitted to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.” The GLRL strongly encourages bipartisan support for the implementation of the UPR recommendations to ensure effective human rights protection for all sex, sexuality and gender diverse people in Australia.

During Australia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a process which aims to determine Australia’s compliance with its international human rights obligations, the United Nations found that the absence of protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and inability of same-sex couples to marry, were significant limitations in Australia’s protection of human rights.

Rathana Chea, GLRL Co-Convenor, said, “Australia has been held accountable for failing to recognise marriage equality rights for all couples regardless of their sex, sexuality or gender identity.”

Kellie McDonald, GLRL Co-Convenor, added, “Marriage is a civil institution, governed by secular laws. The Government should act immediately on the UPR recommendation, and amend the Marriage Act to ensure all people can marry.”

The UPR also recommended specific anti-discrimination laws protect people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Australian Government has already committed to the inclusion of these grounds as part of the anti-discrimination law harmonisation project.

Ms McDonald noted, “The purported inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in harmonised anti-discrimination legislation is encouraging, however, such laws must offer the highest level of protection and have appropriate secretarial and ministerial support to ensure effective implementation.”

The GLRL also calls for further reforms to ensure the legal recognition of children living in same-sex families.

Mr Chea stated, “Under international law, children are to be afforded legal recognition and protection, regardless of their family structure. As such, all adoption and surrogacy laws should not be permitted to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.”

The GLRL strongly encourages bipartisan support for the implementation of the UPR recommendations to ensure effective human rights protection for all sex, sexuality and gender diverse people in Australia.