I thought this might be only in Tasmania :s But no it's the 1961 Federal Marriage Act that Tony Abbott is holding onto for dear life. This from a marriage celebrant Abby Coleman in QLD:
As a civil celebrant, I know that marriage is one of the most common contracts that people can enter into but it’s also one that has the most legal implications for a couple and their family. For those who aren’t across the 1961 Marriage Act I want to share my frustrations with you.
If an aunty brings her nephew to me and says they would like to get married – I’m able to do that. If cousins come to me and say they want to tie the knot – I can do that, but if two males or two females come to me and say they want to get hitched – they’re denied the privilege.
I find it embarrassing and incredibly out-dated that I have to refuse a gay couple but our government has no issue with family members tying the knot. Why? In this day and age aren’t we beyond thinking homosexuality is a choice of immoral behaviour? To deny someone the right to get married based on their sexuality is discrimination and I believe and hope this discrimination will die with the older generations. more
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