Australian Marriage Equality has welcomed the passage of marriage equality legislation through the New State Assembly saying strong support for the issue from State Governor, Andrew Cuomo, and his fellow Democrats puts pressure on Julia Gillard and the Australian Labor Party to follow suit.
AME National Convener, Alex Greenwich said:
“Public support for marriage equality is at the same level in New York state as it is in Australia, so why doesn’t Julia Gillard and the Australian Labor Party take the same strong stand for equality that we have seen from Governor Andrew Cuomo and his fellow Democrats?”
“Marriage equality is rapidly gaining support among social democratic leaders and parties around the world, leaving the ALP further and further out of step.”
Legislation allowing same-sex marriages, introduced by Governor Cuomo and passed today by the New York state Lower House with overwhelming Democrat support, goes to the Republican-dominated state Upper House in several days.
Marriage equality is supported by a large number of centre-left leaders and parties around the world including Ed Miliband and the British Labour Party.
For more information contact Alex Greenwich on 0421 316 335.
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