A very quick (but important) post to mark the midway point of this year’s NaBloPoMo.
This morning my Facebook and Twitter feed turned literally into images of rainbows and love hearts. The results of the national marriage equality survey were handed down by the head of the Australian Bureau of Statistics this morning, and it was quite a resounding cry of “yes” from the nation, 61.6% in fact.
It was glorious, wonderful, moved me to tears and was entirely expected.
Heartfelt congratulations to all my LGBTI friends – but it isn’t over yet! A bill was introduced in the Senate this afternoon but there are already grumbling from conservative members to strengthen religious exemptions.
After a quick break to celebrate, we have to follow through and make sure that the marriage act is formally changed by parliament. Why? Because the ability for every Australian to choose how they life matters, because human rights matter, because love matters ❤
Debra Manskey 