GREENS candidate Stephen Nugent has called for greater debate on human rights issues in the lead-up to the NSW election, demanding his fellow candidates state their position on issues such as gay marriage.
The Greens have proposed a human rights bill, which would enshrine 30 broad principles including a person’s right to privacy and cultural expression.
The party is pursuing same-sex marriage equality in NSW if the Federal Parliament fails to act and is advocating programs to tackle homophobic bullying in schools.
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