More political leaders than ever before will participate in tomorrow’s nationwide rallies for marriage equality. Those speaking at the rallies will include:
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore
Federal Member for Melbourne Adam Bandt
Labor Senator for Western Australia Louise Pratt
Greens Senator for South Australian Sarah Hanson-Young
This news comes as a poll released this week showed support for marriage equality was at it’s highest level ever of 64% (details here). Australian Marriage Equality, National Convener, who will be speaking at the Sydney rally said:
“Public and parliamentary support for marriage equality is at it’s highest ever; this is because politicians and everyday Australians are continuing to open their hearts and minds to the importance of the reform.”
“The rallies will highlight the political leaders, couples, and families who believe marriage equality will be a defining reform of our generation.”
Mr Greenwich said he expects to see many families attend the rallies:
“Marriage is about strengthening family bonds and this includes the growing number of Australian family with gay and lesbian members.”
Australian Marriage Equality highlighted the importance of marriage equality to families in a new ad campaign released this week (details here).
A full listing of the rallies and contact people can be found here.
For more information contact Alex Greenwich on 0421 316 335.
