AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION BACKS MARRIAGE EQUALITY

Australian Marriage Equality has welcomed the Australian Local Government Association’s decision to pass a motion in support of marriage equality with a strong majority at their National General Assembly.

The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing 560 councils across our nation.

The motion read:

“That this National General Assembly call on the Federal Government to treat with dignity and respect all members of the community regardless of gender or sexuality by supporting changes to the Marriage Act to achieve marriage equality for same sex couples.”

Australian Marriage Equality National Spokesperson, Dr Shirleene Robinson said:

“We would like to thank the Australian Local Government Association for their strong support of fairness and equality for every Australian.

“From the Mayor of Darwin to rural Councillors across Australia, the National Assembly sent a clear message that marriage equality is about people, and not politics.

“It is great to see our local government leaders working together to deliver such a positive and affirming message to LGBTI Australians.

“We would like to especially thank Jan Farrell, who has been the driving force behind growing local government support for marriage equality for every Australian”, Dr Robinson concluded.
Clint McGilvray