Equality Advocates welcome Gay Marriage Motion ahead of Sydney Mardi Gras
Time: 12:30pm, 2nd of March
Location: NSW Parliament Media Room
Speakers:
The Hon. Cate Faehrmann
Alex Greenwich, National Convener of Australian Marriage Equality
Peter Urmson, Chair of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Shelley Argent, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians & Gays), Chief of Parade
Prof. Lee Badgett, Economist who has studied financial impact of marriage equality and Australia Background:– Today is “I Do” Day
– On 14 February 2012, the Hon. Cate Faehrmann gave notice of a motion in the following terms:That this House:(a) supports marriage equality, and(b) calls on the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia to amend the Commonwealth Marriage Act 1961 to provide for marriage equality.
– The Coalition and the Labor Party have been granted a free conscience vote on the motion.
– Prof Badgett has found Australia would benefit by at least $161 Million over 3 years if Australian had same sex marriage ( summary here: https://www.australianmarriageequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/badgettresearch.pdf ) For further information contact Alex Greenwich on 0421 316 335