March saw the disappointment of the same-sex marriage bill being voted down (45-5) in the Australian senate, at the same time that places such as Washington DC and Mexico City removing the ban on same-sex marriage.
This shows why it is important to keep up the pressure – our demand can be won. But it won’t happen with just hope. We need to keep protesting and insist that the ban be removed in Australia because there is no such thing as a little bit equal. With the ALP voting it down, we clearly cannot rely on them to repeal the ban without the pressure.
We invite you to join us on May 15, the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), to march through the streets at the rallies called in your state. As we head closer to the election we really need to turn up the heat and have as many people demonstrating as possible - be you gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or however you identify. The important thing is that you are there to show the government that they are the minority on this issue.
Details in each state for the next set of rallies are:
Melbourne
May 15: Rally 1pm, State Library, cnr Swanston / La Trobe st, City.
Sydney
May 15: Rally, 1pm, Sydney Town Hall
Brisbane
May 15: Rally, 1pm, Queens Park
Canberra
May 15: Rally, 1.00pm, Petrie Plaza, Civic
Adelaide
May 15: Rally, 1pm, Parliament House, North Terrace
Perth
May 15: 1pm (Stalls, Banner Painting, Petitions & Information); 2pm (Community March / Demonstration). Location: Wesley Church, Cnr Hay St / William St, Perth CBD
Wollongong
May 15: Rally, 1pm, The Amphitheatre, Crown St Mall, Wollongong.
