The members of the Bomaderry/Nowra branch of the ALP wish to support Marriage Equality, by urging the National ALP Conference to change their policy on same sex marriages and support amendments to the Marriage Act.
The current Marriage Act discriminates against same sex couples by denying them the right to marry, which denies them the ability to publicly celebrate and affirm their love & commitment with their family & friends. This also hurts kids being raised by same sex parents deeming their family not privileged enough to be awarded the same rights and protections as opposite sex parents.
Kids & young teens that are struggling with their sexuality and fear that telling someone about their feelings will result in being victimised, often suffering from a range of mental health issues most seriously being suicide which sadly has claimed many young lives.
Besides this breaching articles 2 and 26 of the ICCPR (International UN Covenant on Civil and Political Rights), it’s ignoring the overwhelming support in the Australian community for Marriage Equality. (Recent polling shows over 70% support)
We also strongly support state and territory ALP branches for their motions calling on the National ALP conference to support Marriage Equality, motions have been passed in Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, Northern Territory, ACT and a motion still stands in Victoria.
The ALP has a proud history of fighting for all Australians, in addressing both working & social inequalities, the ALP must act to address this important issue.
“Fighting in the pursuit of social justice and equality in ALL areas of the human endeavour” (Quote from ALP 2011 membership card)
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