Hobart Same-Sex Marriage Forum:
Backspace Theatre, Sep 13
Should Tasmania be the first State to enact Same-Sex Marriage?
A recent poll has shown as many as 74 per cent of Tasmanians believe same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. A forum was held in Hobart on 13 September 2011 to discuss why Tasmania should be the first state to enact laws to allow same-sex couples to marry.
The panellists were:
1. David Foster – A Tasmanian dad of a lesbian daughter, and world champion axeman.
2. Greg Barns – Lawyer and columnist for the Mercury.
3. Els McIntosh – A Tasmanian mum of a gay son.
4. Martine Delaney – Transgender woman living in a same-sex relationship.
5. Rodney Croome – Tasmanian gay rights activists, and national marriage equality advocate.
6. Nick McKim MP – Greens Leader and same-sex marriage law sponsor.
The event was hosted by Greens Member for Denison, Cassy O’Connor MP, and the Denison Greens branch. The event was co-sponsored by Australian Marriage Equality and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.