The Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby has welcomed the election of Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister, and the Labor Government, and the re-election of Liberal supporters of our community such as Malcolm Turnbull.

"At this election Labor offered positive policies for the lesbian and gay community” said Emily Gray, Co-Convenor of the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby.  "Labor committed to removing 58 pieces of discriminatory  legislation denying same-sex couples basic entitlements and benefits. That was recognised at the ballot box in seats like Grayndler and Sydney.”
 
"Many booths in those suburbs with a strong lesbian and gay community have swung heavily to Labor. It shows lesbians and gays will vote for a major political party - but only when offered something concrete,” said Gray. 
 
Peter Johnson, Co-Convenor of the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby said: "In 2007 same-sex couples should not have fewer rights and responsibilities as other Australians.  But John Howard went to the election refusing to recognise the need for change. The Coalition offered to change only one of the 58 offensive pieces of legislation.”
 
Johnson said the GLRL would be keeping the pressure on Labor to deliver. "Labor has made a promise - and we expect that promise to be delivered.  In this endeavour we will look for the support of The Greens and key advocates within the Liberal party.”