Support equal relationship recognition in Australia

Aug 12, 2009 21:30

...oh god that sounds so wanky... but please, don't let my PC language cringe stop you supporting an important cause.

On Sunday, August 16th 2009, join families, friends and community members who support same-sex and gender diverse couples at our community picnic and support day, “Families for Freedom”. Wear something bright or rainbow coloured, and ( Read more... )

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e_dan August 12 2009, 16:06:11 UTC
That's excellent, sorry I won't be in the state. The recent Labor policy change on unions looks hopeful I think? xx

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black_samvara August 12 2009, 23:42:16 UTC
Labor policy change on unions... am ignorant I'm afraid.

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e_dan August 13 2009, 08:38:02 UTC
Unions as in marriage, not as in 'up the workers' :)

From ABC article a few weeks ago at the Labor conference: "But yesterday Labor stopped short of that [allowing gay marriage], agreeing to a compromise position that would see a register of same-sex relationships - the same system currently in place in Canberra - extended nation-wide".
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643414.htm?site=news

The Age newspaper over here had the most beautiful picture of a protest for relationship equality on the front page, and a really great write-up - I forget sometimes that it isn't necessarily all media that is evil, just The West Australian.

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black_samvara August 13 2009, 08:51:42 UTC
Hee!

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