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Despite their pivotal roles in Australia’s marriage equality campaign, figures such as RODNEY CROOME AM, SHELLEY ARGENT OAM, IVAN HINTON-TEOH OAM and others have been …

“How is it that we have a Prime Minister who potentially thinks gay people go to hell? Or a former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, who fought so hard against marriage equality despite having a lesbian sister?”

“We should be aiming for full equality in every sphere of our lives, from school to employment, from birth certificate recognition to blood donation, and accessing services to marriage.”

Today marks the one year anniversary of same-sex and gender diverse couples being able to tie the knot in Australia.

“While the Yes campaign’s success was wonderful, necessary compromises in parliament left the law half fixed.”

Under the review recommendations, religion would come under the same federal protection as race, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

The bill is expected to pass unchanged this week, making marriage equality a reality.

He said there are more urgent matters to deal with in parliament.

“It is cruel to make trans partners choose between their gender identity and their solemn vows of lifelong commitment”

What can Tasmania teach us about making change today?