Australians decisively support same-sex marriage

[car720]

7 hours ago, observer90210 said:

Why should they not be allowed, they also have a right to live their lives ?...

 

A bunch of puritain politicians seem to be blocking the issue for years, making Australia is one of the few developped nations where same sex marriage is not legalised. But the Australian people seem smarter and more open then their governance, as the polls show the results.

Come on!!!  

Aussies would vote for cyanide in school lunches if they thought they could get their two bobs worth in.

[car720]

5 hours ago, Thechook said:

You're definately not aussie.  It's on ya cobbers  or on ya mate. No plural.

up there Gazaylee.

[car720]

4 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

Well done Australia. 

 

Doing what your politicians are too cowardly (and I’m being very generous in my word choice here) to do. 

What did they do?  I have never seen something so orchestrated since the last Australia vs USA cricket match.

 

[Bluespunk]

Just now, car720 said:

What did they do?  I have never seen something so orchestrated since the last Australia vs USA cricket match.

 

They voted Yes.

 

Orchestrated or not, the people did what the politicians should have.

[mfd101]

2 hours ago, Thakkar said:

 

Anything that’s not explicitly illegal, is legal. For example, on the roads, there are only “stop” signs, and no “don’t stop” signs. Strangely, this notion doesn’t always apply when it comes to equal rights for minorities.

 

The notion that the majority can decide what rights  a minority should enjoy is fundamentally flawed.   Once the following are established: Consensual adult marriage is a right Consensual adult sex is a right Sexual orientation is natural and not illegal   Then What two consenting adults of whatever sexual orientation decide to do that other adults are legally allowed to do as a matter of course, should not be subject to majority approval.   In light of current enlightenment, they should automatically have the rights everyone else has and relevant laws (such as regarding joint taxation, spousal benefits, etc) should simply be updated as a matter of course.

In Australia all those rights have been in place for some years.

 

The current argument has essentially been about the MEANING of the WORD marriage. Which of course is pretty stupid since the REALITY of marriage has changed several times during our lifetimes - with the provision of reliable contraception from the 50s, women's lib & work rights from the 70s, fault-free divorce from the 70s ... Nothing eternal or God-given about it!

[notmyself]

4 hours ago, aslimversgwm said:

Great day for Australia!  

My fondest best wishes to all my lovely Oz friends here and back in Australia! Let hope legislation follows swiftly.

With Love from David,  CM LGBT Group Leader.

 

I personally think that going by way of non binding vote was a politically savvy move because it offers a mandate. Those of a religious ilk are, and will be, the main opposition and will use the most absurd arguments... most of which this poll has undermined. Good move, very clever because Australia must now legalize same sax marriage and they must do it pretty quickly.

 

[dunroaming]

In a world that these days appears to be going backwards it is great to see progress.  Well done Australia!

[tryasimight]

13 hours ago, observer90210 said:

Why should they not be allowed, they also have a right to live their lives ?...

 

A bunch of puritain politicians seem to be blocking the issue for years, making Australia is one of the few developped nations where same sex marriage is not legalised. But the Australian people seem smarter and more open then their governance, as the polls show the results.

The next vote will be on beastiality and paedodphilia.....yay lets all be equal!!!! Tasmania legalised incest unwittingly years ago!!

[tryasimight]

12 hours ago, Thechook said:

Will this now be the new dress code for Australia?

Be interesting to see them dressed like that in Lakemba...or the multi coloured rainbow ISIS flag being flown there.

[tifino]

 

Walking Street is gunna lose it's Katoey market...

 

- to Aussie Marriage Visas  

[tryasimight]

9 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

Welcome to the 21st century.

 

We do hope you enjoy your stay.

It hasn't happened yet......that was a non binding poll. Wait until the religious nutters get into it. Its a given the let will support it in Parliament....they support anything that destroys national cohesion the world over.

[tryasimight]

9 hours ago, Thakkar said:

 

Anything that’s not explicitly illegal, is legal. For example, on the roads, there are only “stop” signs, and no “don’t stop” signs. Strangely, this notion doesn’t always apply when it comes to equal rights for minorities.

 

The notion that the majority can decide what rights  a minority should enjoy is fundamentally flawed.   Once the following are established: Consensual adult marriage is a right Consensual adult sex is a right Sexual orientation is natural and not illegal   Then What two consenting adults of whatever sexual orientation decide to do that other adults are legally allowed to do as a matter of course, should not be subject to majority approval.   In light of current enlightenment, they should automatically have the rights everyone else has and relevant laws (such as regarding joint taxation, spousal benefits, etc) should simply be updated as a matter of course.

What are you mincing on about? Grandmother can have sex with adult grandchildren......see gay marriage is the thin edge of the wedge for these weirdos!!

Edited November 15, 2017 by tryasimight

[observer90210]

10 minutes ago, tryasimight said:

The next vote will be on beastiality and paedodphilia.....yay lets all be equal!!!! Tasmania legalised incest unwittingly years ago!!

That's not a nice thing to say. In fact it is rather offensive to Australians, Tasmanians and the concerned  communities. I'm sure that the Ausssies are wise enough to make the right choices.

[tryasimight]

And we'll still call them poofters....but I doubt you'd understand!

[Jingthing]

1 minute ago, tryasimight said:

And we'll still call them poofters....but I doubt you'd understand!

I understand. 

 

Edited November 15, 2017 by Jingthing

[Bluespunk]

6 minutes ago, tryasimight said:

It hasn't happened yet......that was a non binding poll. Wait until the religious nutters get into it. Its a given the let will support it in Parliament....they support anything that destroys national cohesion the world over.

The vote is in. 

 

The intolerant and bigoted lost. 

 

By Christmas equality will be achieved. 

 

Well done Australia. 

[tryasimight]

3 minutes ago, observer90210 said:

That's not a nice thing to say. In fact it is rather offensive to Australians, Tasmanians and the concerned  communities. I'm sure that the Ausssies are wise enough to make the right choices.

Err mate I am Australian and in their Greenie fueled urge to legislate same sex marriage Tasmania did f888ck it up. They passed a law allowing any adult to have consensual sexual relations. Clear as mud......get it on with mum or dad or granny if you are over 18 and roll that way.    Most of us real aussies know they have been doing that for years...hahaha. I think they revised the legislation subsequently.

[tryasimight]

5 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I understand. 

 

No...you don't...and unless you are Australian you never will. 

[Jingthing]

4 minutes ago, tryasimight said:

No...you don't...and unless you are Australian you never will. 

It's a slur. End of. 

[Thakkar]

27 minutes ago, tryasimight said:

What are you mincing on about? Grandmother can have sex with adult grandchildren......see gay marriage is the thin edge of the wedge for these weirdos!!

Well, SOMEBODY needs to pick those breasts off the ground!

[tryasimight]

I can see where this heading....as predicted. Not even funny.

[notmyself]

14 hours ago, tryasimight said:

The next vote will be on beastiality and paedodphilia.....

 

If 'we' allow two consenting adults of the same sex to get married then it will obviously lead to non consensual marriage? Slippery slope logical fallacy.

[notmyself]

On ‎15‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 7:38 AM, notmyself said:

 

I personally think that going by way of non binding vote was a politically savvy move because it offers a mandate. Those of a religious ilk are, and will be, the main opposition and will use the most absurd arguments... most of which this poll has undermined. Good move, very clever because Australia must now legalize same sax marriage and they must do it pretty quickly.

 

 

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Australia same-sex marriage bill passes Senate hurdle

 

Australia is a step closer to legalising same-sex marriage after lawmakers passed a bill in the Senate.

The upper house bill will now be debated in the House of Representatives, where if approved it will become law.

[...]

Senators passed the bill 43-12 on Wednesday, after rejecting proposed amendments by conservative lawmakers.

 

Edited November 29, 2017 by notmyself

[ilostmypassword]

 

 

On 11/15/2017 at 9:00 PM, tryasimight said:

No...you don't...and unless you are Australian you never will. 

Apparently, a big majority of Australians never will either.

[notmyself]

On ‎29‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 3:43 AM, notmyself said:

I personally think that going by way of non binding vote was a politically savvy move because it offers a mandate. Those of a religious ilk are, and will be, the main opposition and will use the most absurd arguments... most of which this poll has undermined. Good move, very clever because Australia must now legalize same sax marriage and they must do it pretty quickly.

 

On ‎29‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 3:43 AM, notmyself said:

Australia same-sex marriage bill passes Senate hurdle

 

Australia is a step closer to legalising same-sex marriage after lawmakers passed a bill in the Senate.

The upper house bill will now be debated in the House of Representatives, where if approved it will become law.

[...]

Senators passed the bill 43-12 on Wednesday, after rejecting proposed amendments by conservative lawmakers.

 

Australia same-sex marriage: MP proposes in parliament

 

An Australian MP has proposed to his partner during a parliamentary debate on legalising same-sex marriage.

 

[..]

 

Mr Wilson is among 77 MPs who will speak on the bill. A vote is likely to happen this week unless there are significant amendments.

 

[..]

 

Conservative politicians are expected to suggest amendments to the bill, such as additional exemptions for celebrants who refuse to marry same-sex couples. The Senate rejected such amendments in its debate last week.

 

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-42217521