In advance of Mothers’ Day this Sunday May 8th, National Spokesperson for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Shelley Argent OAM, has urged mums across Australia to stand up for marriage equality.
“All mums want their children to have the same opportunities and joys in life regardless of whether they are gay or straight”, Mrs Argent said.
“That’s why I’m urging the mothers of Australia to stand up for equality this weekend by sending a message of support for marriage equality to their local politician.”
“It’s time for our law-makers to hear the message that marriage equality is all about family.”
“As mothers we can give our children the best start in life, providing them with love, support and the best education we can, we can meet every material want and need, but we can’t give them equality, only the politicians can do that.”
Mrs Argent said a new website called Mums 4 Equality makes it easy for supporters of equality to send an email.
“All you have to do is enter your name, address and postcode and click send.”
“The more concerned mums the pollies hear from, the more likely they are to support this important reform.”
Other mums supporting Mums 4 Equality include Sky News presenter, Mia Freedman, and former AME President, Kerryn Phelps and her wife, Jackie Stricker-Phelps.
To visit Mums 4 Equality click here: www.mums4equality.com
For more information contact
Shelley Argent OAM
National Spokesperson PFLAG
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Qld. Senior Australian of the Year 2011
0409-363-335