Page 3561 - Week 12 - Tuesday, 22 October 2013
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Alicia says:
It means my brother can have the same happy day that I did and that he and his boyfriend will have the same marriage rights as my partner and I. It means the pre-schoolers I educate, who have two mums can play dress-ups, and re-enact their mummies’ weddings like their peers do of their mum and dad … which is a sign that children feel safe to express their home life in front of others and not be laughed at.
Cristy says:
My daughter, Lily, has always wanted to attend the wedding of her grandmothers. She has never understood why they have not been allowed to marry, because, with the clear eyes of a child, she can see no difference between their loving, stable relationship and that of heterosexual couples. I hope this Bill passes so that Lily can get her wish, and so that my mother can marry her life partner and we can all take part in a cultural significant ceremony that recognises that her partner is part of our family.
Geoffrey says:
My husband and I have both been married before and have 6 children and 4 grandchildren between us. We believe in long-term committed loving relationships. Marriage is a symbol of that love and commitment, something we don’t take lightly. That our marriage is not recognised in Australia is very hurtful to us.
Kate:
I personally am not LGBTI but my older brother is, and is in a very happy, loving, caring, supportive and amazing relationship. Haven’t seen him happier before. It is important to me, because everyone should be equal no matter what they look like, who they love, what they believe or where they are from.
Heather:
One of my best friends is gay and she has lost faith in what marriage means, because to her it is not an institution of love, but one of exclusion and social hierarchy. I want to restore the faith that all people can have in the institution of marriage—the public, legal and joyful proclamation of loyalty and love that it should truly be.
Sheriden:
Marriage equality is important to me: generally because all adults should be able to marry if they wish to; personally because we have 2 sons and currently one can marry and the other cannot—how can that be fair?
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