Slovenia cross-party vote shows way forward for Australia.
Advocates have welcomed a vote in favour of marriage equality in Slovenia saying it is embarrassing for Australia to fall behind a former eastern bloc country on the issue.
Last night the Slovenian Parliament voted 51 to 28 across party lines to support legislation allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt.
Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,
“While we welcome marriage equality in Slovenia, many Australians will feel embarrassed that our country is not only falling behind comparable countries like New Zealand and the UK, but now also countries in the former Eastern bloc.”
“The silver lining is that Slovenia has moved forward on marriage equality thanks to cross-party support for the reform.”
“Cross-party support is also the key to achieving marriage equality in Australia but depends on Tony Abbott allowing a Coalition free vote on the issue.”
For more information contact Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.
Author: Rodney Croome
Publication: AME Media Release
Date: 4 March 2015