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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Intersex (LGBTI)

Diversity of sexuality and gender identity is a part of our community, and our laws should reflect this.

The Greens have a strong track record of defending the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

We believe all members of our community are entitled to equal treatment before the law and by the community.

Greens commend passage of historic same-sex laws

Media Release | Spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young
Tuesday 25th November 2008, 9:57am
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Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says the passage of a bill to remove discrimination against same-sex couples is a long overdue win for social justice.

The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws – General Law Reform) Bill 2008, also known as the Same-Sex Omnibus Bill, was passed by the Senate today.

“This is an historic step forward in recognising the rights of same-sex couples,” said Senator Hanson-Young.

True equality includes right to marry, Greens senator tells rally

Media Release | Spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young
Saturday 22nd November 2008, 2:00pm
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Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has told a rally in Melbourne today that the Greens will continue to push for changes to the law to achieve true equality for same-sex couples.

The Equal Rights Now rally, organised by the National Union of Students, featured the presentation of a petition of more than 30,000 signatories in favour of rights for same-sex couples relating to marriage, IVF and adoption, to be tabled in parliament.

“While we are hopeful that the bills currently before the parliament will be passed before the year is out, and bring us into a new age of recognition for same-sex couples, the Marriage Act will remain discriminatory,” said Senator Hanson-Young.

Should the law recognise same-sex marriage?

Binary poll | Spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young
Tuesday 18th November 2008, 12:00am
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Second Reading Speech: Same-Sex General Law Reform Bill

Speech | Spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young
Wednesday 12th November 2008, 5:14pm
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SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS (EQUAL TREATMENT IN COMMONWEALTH LAWS—GENERAL LAW REFORM) BILL 2008
Second Reading

Senator HANSON-YOUNG (South Australia) (11.57 a.m.)—I rise to speak to the final piece of legislation, the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—General Law Reform) Bill 2008, in the government’s reforms that aim to remove same-sex discrimination from federal law. This is indeed a very significant day. The fact that we will finally see an end to the endless discriminatory practices of the past is something that the Australian Greens certainly welcome, but we believe that it is more than overdue. There has been discussion and public debate about the removal of same-sex discrimination in Commonwealth legislation for decades. While the Australian Greens commend the government on following through with their election promise to remove discrimination against same-sex couples from more than 100 pieces of legislation, we must not forget the tireless efforts of all of the individuals and key community groups who have campaigned for decades with little recognition until now.

Greens urge conscience vote on same-sex marriage

Media Release | Spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young
Wednesday 12th November 2008, 11:59am
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The Greens have asked the Liberal and Labor parties to permit their senators to exercise a conscience vote when a move to allow same-sex marriage comes before the Senate today.

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will move an amendment to the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws – General Law Reform) Bill 2008 – also known as the Same-Sex Omnibus Bill – to make the Marriage Act gender-neutral.

“Let’s make today the day that the Senate votes for true equality for same-sex couples,” she said.

“This is an important matter of conscience on which all Senators should be granted a free vote.

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