Marriage Equality advocates have welcomed the news that Nicola Roxon will become the new Attorney-General, and have acknowledged the out-going Attorney General, Robert McClelland, for his commitment to gay and lesbian law reform.
Australian Marriage Equality National convener said:
“Nicola Roxon has engaged her electorate on this issue, and has indicated she supports reform to a number of her constituents”
“In her new role as Attorney-General we are hopeful she will have the historic opportunity to put into law Labor’s marriage equality policy and the wishes of a clear majority of Australians”
In recognition of work done by outgoing Attorney General Robert McClelland, Mr Greenwich said:
“Mr McClelland always had an open door policy for marriage equality advocates, and his office was recently very keen to ensure Certificates of Non-Impediment were issued to same-sex couples wishing to marry overseas”.
“Having presided over the removal of discrimination against gay and lesbian Australian in 85 pieces of legislation, Mr McClelland can also leave his role knowing he has had a positive impact on the lives of thousands of same-sex couples”
Mr Greenwich said the promotion of marriage equality supporter Tanya Plibersek to the Cabinet as Health Minister was also an encouraging sign.
For further information contact Alex Greenwich on 0421 316 335