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Family Values Protest Rally

THE RIGHTS STUFF GLRL Newsletter 2004 |

THE RIGHTS STUFF GLRL Newsletter 2004

In protest against the recent attacks on our community by the Howard Government, the GLRL, in conjunction with Pride, ACON & New Mardi Gras staged the "Our Family Values" rally at Sydney Town Hall Square on Saturday, 24 June 2004.

The rally was a huge success with around 1000 people attending. It was an important opportunity for our community to come together to stand up for real Australian family values - equality, respect, acceptance and love. Stevie Clayton was MC and speeches were given by the Rev. Dr. Dorothy McRae McMahon, Chris Wilkinson and a joint speech by
Somali Cerise and Rob McGrory. The crowd was entertained by the talented Mark Trevorrow.

The Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby wishes to thank all those people who generously gave of their time to put the event together on a tight timeframe and, importantly, all those members and supporters who attended the rally to protest. In particular, we extend our thanks to Mark Barraket, Scott Carn, Stevie Clayton, Anthony Hillis, Damon Hartley,
Megan Lewis, Adrian Lovney, Rev. Dr. Dorothy McRae McMahon, David Skidmore, Mark Trevorrow, Chris Wilkinson, Norwest Productions Pty Limited, ACON, New Mardi Gras and Sydney Pride Centre.