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13 February 2012 - Marriage equality edges closer The Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (NSW) welcomes the introduction of bills by Stephen Jones MP, Adam Bandt MP and Andrew Wilkie MP, that if passed, would allow same-sex couples to marry and recognise foreign same-sex marriages. This historic move also marks the first time any form of marriage equality legislation has been proposed by a member of the governing party. “In a country that values a fair go for all Australians, we are greatly encouraged by the introduction of legislation that would allow same-sex couples access to the civil institution of marriage”, said Justin Koonin, GLRL Co-Convenor. Lainie Arnold, GLRL Co-Convenor, also stated, “Same-sex couples must have equitable forms of relationship recognition. This means being treated equally before the law, including in marriage.” The introduction of this legislation follows a recent decision by the Federal Government to issue Certificates of No Impediment to same-sex couples that are eligible to marry overseas, despite those marriages not being recognised in Australia. A cross-party Senate inquiry has also commenced in relation to Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s Marriage Equality Amendment Bill. Continuous polling indicates that over 60 percent of Australians support giving same-sex couples the right to marry. Ms Arnold added, “We urge parliamentarians from all parties to support marriage equality. Marriage equality is a matter of fairness and justice.” The Bill does not require ministers of religion to solemnise same-sex marriages that may be contrary to their faith. The GLRL hopes that all proposed marriage equality legislation will be referred to the current Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee inquiry for greater public consultation.
13 February 2012 - Marriage equality edges closer The Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (NSW) welcomes the introduction of bills by Stephen Jones MP, Adam Bandt MP and Andrew Wilkie MP, that if passed, would allow same-sex couples to marry and recognise foreign same-sex marriages. This historic move also marks the first time any form of marriage equality legislation has been proposed by a member of the governing party. “In a country that values a fair go for all Australians, we are greatly encouraged by the introduction of legislation that would allow same-sex couples access to the civil institution of marriage”, said Justin Koonin, GLRL Co-Convenor. Lainie Arnold, GLRL Co-Convenor, also stated, “Same-sex couples must have equitable forms of relationship recognition. This means being treated equally before the law, including in marriage.” The introduction of this legislation follows a recent decision by the Federal Government to issue Certificates of No Impediment to same-sex couples that are eligible to marry overseas, despite those marriages not being recognised in Australia. A cross-party Senate inquiry has also commenced in relation to Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s Marriage Equality Amendment Bill. Continuous polling indicates that over 60 percent of Australians support giving same-sex couples the right to marry. Ms Arnold added, “We urge parliamentarians from all parties to support marriage equality. Marriage equality is a matter of fairness and justice.” The Bill does not require ministers of religion to solemnise same-sex marriages that may be contrary to their faith. The GLRL hopes that all proposed marriage equality legislation will be referred to the current Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee inquiry for greater public consultation.
13 February 2012 - Marriage equality edges closer
The Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (NSW) welcomes the introduction of bills by Stephen Jones MP, Adam Bandt MP and Andrew Wilkie MP, that if passed, would allow same-sex couples to marry and recognise foreign same-sex marriages. This historic move also marks the first time any form of marriage equality legislation has been proposed by a member of the governing party. “In a country that values a fair go for all Australians, we are greatly encouraged by the introduction of legislation that would allow same-sex couples access to the civil institution of marriage”, said Justin Koonin, GLRL Co-Convenor. Lainie Arnold, GLRL Co-Convenor, also stated, “Same-sex couples must have equitable forms of relationship recognition. This means being treated equally before the law, including in marriage.” The introduction of this legislation follows a recent decision by the Federal Government to issue Certificates of No Impediment to same-sex couples that are eligible to marry overseas, despite those marriages not being recognised in Australia. A cross-party Senate inquiry has also commenced in relation to Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s Marriage Equality Amendment Bill. Continuous polling indicates that over 60 percent of Australians support giving same-sex couples the right to marry. Ms Arnold added, “We urge parliamentarians from all parties to support marriage equality. Marriage equality is a matter of fairness and justice.” The Bill does not require ministers of religion to solemnise same-sex marriages that may be contrary to their faith. The GLRL hopes that all proposed marriage equality legislation will be referred to the current Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee inquiry for greater public consultation.

13 February 2012 - Marriage equality edges closer The Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (NSW) welcomes the introduction of bills by Stephen Jones MP, Adam Bandt MP and Andrew Wilkie MP, that if passed, would allow same-sex couples to marry and recognise foreign same-sex marriages. This historic move also marks the first time any form of marriage equality legislation has been proposed by a member of the governing party. “In a country that values a fair go for all Australians, we are greatly encouraged by the introduction of legislation that would allow same-sex couples access to the civil institution of marriage”, said Justin Koonin, GLRL Co-Convenor. Lainie Arnold, GLRL Co-Convenor, also stated, “Same-sex couples must have equitable forms of relationship recognition. This means being treated equally before the law, including in marriage.” The introduction of this legislation follows a recent decision by the Federal Government to issue Certificates of No Impediment to same-sex couples that are eligible to marry overseas, despite those marriages not being recognised in Australia. A cross-party Senate inquiry has also commenced in relation to Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s Marriage Equality Amendment Bill. Continuous polling indicates that over 60 percent of Australians support giving same-sex couples the right to marry. Ms Arnold added, “We urge parliamentarians from all parties to support marriage equality. Marriage equality is a matter of fairness and justice.” The Bill does not require ministers of religion to solemnise same-sex marriages that may be contrary to their faith. The GLRL hopes that all proposed marriage equality legislation will be referred to the current Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee inquiry for greater public consultation.
13 February 2012 - Marriage equality edges closer
The Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (NSW) welcomes the introduction of bills by Stephen Jones MP, Adam Bandt MP and Andrew Wilkie MP, that if passed, would allow same-sex couples to marry and recognise foreign same-sex marriages. This historic move also marks the first time any form of marriage equality legislation has been proposed by a member of the governing party. “In a country that values a fair go for all Australians, we are greatly encouraged by the introduction of legislation that would allow same-sex couples access to the civil institution of marriage”, said Justin Koonin, GLRL Co-Convenor. Lainie Arnold, GLRL Co-Convenor, also stated, “Same-sex couples must have equitable forms of relationship recognition. This means being treated equally before the law, including in marriage.” The introduction of this legislation follows a recent decision by the Federal Government to issue Certificates of No Impediment to same-sex couples that are eligible to marry overseas, despite those marriages not being recognised in Australia. A cross-party Senate inquiry has also commenced in relation to Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s Marriage Equality Amendment Bill. Continuous polling indicates that over 60 percent of Australians support giving same-sex couples the right to marry. Ms Arnold added, “We urge parliamentarians from all parties to support marriage equality. Marriage equality is a matter of fairness and justice.” The Bill does not require ministers of religion to solemnise same-sex marriages that may be contrary to their faith. The GLRL hopes that all proposed marriage equality legislation will be referred to the current Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee inquiry for greater public consultation.

13 February 2012 - Marriage equality edges closer

The Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (NSW) welcomes the introduction of bills by Stephen Jones MP, Adam Bandt MP and Andrew Wilkie MP, that if passed, would allow same-sex couples to marry and recognise foreign same-sex marriages. This historic move also marks the first time any form of marriage equality legislation has been proposed by a member of the governing party. “In a country that values a fair go for all Australians, we are greatly encouraged by the introduction of legislation that would allow same-sex couples access to the civil institution of marriage”, said Justin Koonin, GLRL Co-Convenor. Lainie Arnold, GLRL Co-Convenor, also stated, “Same-sex couples must have equitable forms of relationship recognition. This means being treated equally before the law, including in marriage.” The introduction of this legislation follows a recent decision by the Federal Government to issue Certificates of No Impediment to same-sex couples that are eligible to marry overseas, despite those marriages not being recognised in Australia. A cross-party Senate inquiry has also commenced in relation to Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s Marriage Equality Amendment Bill. Continuous polling indicates that over 60 percent of Australians support giving same-sex couples the right to marry. Ms Arnold added, “We urge parliamentarians from all parties to support marriage equality. Marriage equality is a matter of fairness and justice.” The Bill does not require ministers of religion to solemnise same-sex marriages that may be contrary to their faith. The GLRL hopes that all proposed marriage equality legislation will be referred to the current Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee inquiry for greater public consultation.

This historic move also marks the first time any form of marriage equality legislation has been proposed by a member of the governing party.

“In a country that values a fair go for all Australians, we are greatly encouraged by the introduction of legislation that would allow same-sex couples access to the civil institution of marriage”, said Justin Koonin, GLRL Co-Convenor.

Lainie Arnold, GLRL Co-Convenor, also stated, “Same-sex couples must have equitable forms of relationship recognition. This means being treated equally before the law, including in marriage.”

The introduction of this legislation follows a recent decision by the Federal Government to issue Certificates of No Impediment to same-sex couples that are eligible to marry overseas, despite those marriages not being recognised in Australia.

A cross-party Senate inquiry has also commenced in relation to Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s Marriage Equality Amendment Bill.

Continuous polling indicates that over 60 percent of Australians support giving same-sex couples the right to marry.

Ms Arnold added, “We urge parliamentarians from all parties to support marriage equality. Marriage equality is a matter of fairness and justice.”

The Bill does not require ministers of religion to solemnise same-sex marriages that may be contrary to their faith.

The GLRL hopes that all proposed marriage equality legislation will be referred to the current Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee inquiry for greater public consultation.