Australia’s human rights commissioners call for equal marriage
Tuesday October 18, 2016

Australia’s human rights commissioners call for equal marriage

Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Yesterday Australia’s human right commissioners- both for Australia and all the States and Territories called for equal marriage laws.

The commissioners, who comprise the Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities, said:



“ACHRA members reaffirm their support for marriage equality based on the fundamental human rights principles of equality before the law and non-discrimination. Members call on political leaders to work towards a resolution of this issue in a way that respects the rights and freedoms of all Australians. ACHRA reminds leaders and the community that prejudice and vilification in relation to sexuality and gender identity is harmful to individuals and society. In this regard, public debate must comply with existing discrimination protections in Federal, State & Territory laws. Those laws provide an appropriate balance of the rights to freedom of expression and belief, equality, and freedom from discrimination.”

Couldn’t have put it better myself.

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