Advocates are hopeful Julia Gillard’s appointment to the board of mental health awareness organisation, Beyond Blue, shows she is moving towards support for marriage equality.
Australian Marriage Equality national director, Julia Gillard, said international research shows a clear link between marriage equality and mental health.
“Gays and lesbians in places with marriage equality are much less likely to experience the kind anxiety and depression that comes with legal and societal discrimination.”
“I hope Ms Gillard’s appointment to the board of Beyond Blue shows she is evolving toward support for marriage equality.”
As Prime Minister, Ms Gillard was against same-sex couples being able to marry despite being a left-of-centre atheist in an unmarried relationship.
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Author:Rodney Croome
Publication: AME Media Release
Date: 18 December 2014