The Australian (New South Wales, Australia), News
by Tara Ravens (Source: News.com.au Network), 13/08/2006
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THOUSANDS PROTEST GAY MARRIAGE BAN The Australian (New South Wales, Australia), News by Tara Ravens (Source: News.com.au Network), 13/08/2006 |
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THOUSANDS of people protested against the Federal Government's ban on same-sex marriage today in metropolitan and regional centres nationwide.
The National Day of Action commemorated the 2004 ban on same-sex marriage, passed federally with bipartisan support. Simon Margan from Community Action Against Homophobia (CAAH) said more was needed to be done to address homophobic violence. “Rates of homophobic violence are increasing across Australia. We need to combat this through an active, vibrant movement that fights homophobic laws and (their) horrific side-effects,” Mr Margan said. |
He said more than 1000 people attended a rally in Sydney, with hundreds more gathering in the Blue Mountains.
Equal Love Rights organiser John Kloprogge said it was time for the government to move forward.
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