Interstate couples urged to write expressing concern about residency requirement
Marriage equality advocates have urged supporters of the issue to send submissions to the NSW parliament’s inquiry into proposed state same-sex marriage legislation.
Australian Marriage Equality NSW co-ordinator, Maclolm MacPherson, said AME has produced a submission guide to help supporters of marriage equality make their views heard.
“We urge everyone who supports equality to tell their personal stories about why this legislation is important to them”, Mr MacPherson said.
“The outcome of this inquiry will be critical to getting legislation through the state parliament which is why we have produced a submission guide which can be accessed through the front page of our website.”
AME national convener, Rodney Croome, said the NSW Bill is generally excellent legislation.
“The NSW Bill explicitly includes intersex people which is a step forward, however it also includes a residency requirement which I am concerned about because it will stop interstate couples from marrying in NSW.”
“Similar Bills before other state parliaments are open to interstate couples on the basis that all Australians should have access to marriage regardless of their sexual orientation and where they live.”
“I urge couples who don’t live in NSW but would like to marry there to make their concerns known to the inquiry.”
For AME’s submission guide click here.
For more information contact Malcolm MacPherson on 0409 321 233 or Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.