Tasmanian marriage equality advocates urge state Upper House to revisit equal marriage
Tasmanian marriage equality advocates have called on the state Upper House to revisit same-sex marriage after a bill on the issue was voted down in the FederalĀ Senate.
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Spokesperson for Tasmanians United for Marriage Equality, Jackson Tegg, said: “It is clear the Federal Parliament has let down the majority of Australians who support marriage equality and now it’s up to Tasmania to lead the way.”
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“Tasmania has much to gain and nothing to lose from taking the initiative on a reform that a majority of Tasmanians support and most Australians now believe is inevitable.”
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“This is a reform which creates a more inclusive society, strengthens relationships and families, and will boost the economy.”
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“We call on Upper House members to allow the Same-Sex Marriage Bill to be re-introduced and to pass it.”
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Yesterday, the FederalĀ Senate voted down a bill from Greens’ Senator, Sarah Hanson-Young, that would have recognised overseas same-sex marriages.
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Tasmania was the first state to move forward on same-sex marriage last year when a bill was passed in the Lower House but blocked by two votes in the Upper House.
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