In the following piece, Sophie Alex-Bailey recounts her recent experiences addressing the Senate marriage equality inquiry and attending Margaret Court’s “Excellent Marriage” rally.
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In my professional capacity as Co-Convenor of Rainbow Labor Tasmania and Co- Chairperson of The COPP (coming out proud program) I come up against many people wishing to oppose LGBTI issues and rights. Most recently those opposing the fundamental human right for LGBTI (Lesbian Gay bi-sexual Transgender and Intersex) community members to marry with no special treatment or requirements, just the same rights graced on our heterosexual friends and family.
Two weeks ago I attended the Senate enquiry in Victoria into Senator Hanson – Young’s bill to change the marriage act 1961 to allow marriage equality.