RHODE ISLAND TO TASMANIA – SMALL PLACES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
Many Australian same-sex couples have their eyes on tomorrow’s Upper House election according to Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome.
A survey of same-sex couples by Australian Marriage Equality found that 84% would prefer to marry in Tasmania rather than New Zealand if they had the choice.
Mr Croome said,
“Tasmania has a unique opportunity to grant thousands of same-sex couples their wish to marry in their own country.”
“I urge voters to support candidates who want to Tasmania to lead the way on this important issue.”
Australian Marriage Equality asked 724 Australian same-sex couples to choose between New Zealand and Tasmania as a marriage destination. 84% said Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Same-Sex Marriage Bill was defeated by two votes in the Upepr House last year. The sitting members in Nelson, Pembroke and Montgomery were against the Bill. Almost all the challenging candidates in Saturday’s election support marriage equality. For more, click here: http://tasunited.org/
Meanwhile, Mr Croome welcomed the passage of marriage equality in America’s smallest state, Rhode Island.
“Rhode Island’s message to Tasmania is simple – we may be small but we can make a big difference on an issue that matters deeply to many people”
Australian Marriage Equality national director Rodney Croome
