Australian Marriage Equality has welcomed the historic passage of the country’s first same-sex marriage bill in the ACT
Deputy director of Australian Marriage Equality, Ivan Hinton, said:
“Today’s vote in the ACT is a day many Australians have waited for. Historically, the ACT has said loving and committed same-sex couples deserve and will now have the right to get married”
“This law with strengthen same-sex couples and their families, and will be welcomed by all Australians who support fairness and family.”
“We understand the ACT government will continue to take action to strengthen the legislation, which will be welcomed by the many couples across the ACT and Australia who will soon get married in under the Territory law.”
“Today’s vote sends a strong message to the federal government and state governments that loving and committed same-sex couples want to get married and want to uphold it’s values and responsibilities”
“We congratulate the ACT government on their leadership and for standing up for the love and commitment of same-sex couples”
Legislation is expected to be re-visited in the Tasmanina Upper House shortly, and soon to be introduced in the NSW Upper House.
For more information contact Ivan Hinton on 0419 124 826
Author: Ivan Hinton
Publication: AME Media Release
Date: 22 October 2013