Hobart Same-Sex Marriage Forum:

Backspace Theatre, Sep 13

Should Tasmania be the first State to enact Same-Sex Marriage?

A recent poll has shown as many as 74 per cent of Tasmanians believe same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. A forum was held in Hobart on 13 September 2011 to discuss why Tasmania should be the first state to enact laws to allow same-sex couples to marry.

The panellists were:

1. David Foster – A Tasmanian dad of a lesbian daughter, and world champion axeman.

2. Greg Barns – Lawyer and columnist for the Mercury.

3. Els McIntosh – A Tasmanian mum of a gay son.

4. Martine Delaney – Transgender woman living in a same-sex relationship.

5. Rodney Croome – Tasmanian gay rights activists, and national marriage equality advocate.

6. Nick McKim MP – Greens Leader and same-sex marriage law sponsor.

The event was hosted by Greens Member for Denison, Cassy O’Connor MP, and the Denison Greens branch. The event was co-sponsored by Australian Marriage Equality and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.