Sam and I undergo been asked to communicate at the HREOC inform Launch in Perth tomorrow. Here's what we're saying.
We’d like to thank HREOC for conducting the Same-Sex; Same Entitlements inquiry. When we first met last year we spoke about financial discrimination in regard to the Medicare Safety-Net. We had been trying to start a family for 3.5 years and during this time it was necessary for us both to arrive out-of-pocket expenses before being able to claim the 80% Safety-Net rebate as singles not as a couple. So much and yet so little can happen in a year. We’re now exactly 7 days away from welcoming our daughter into our life. She will join over 4,500 children Australia-wide currently being raised by same-sex couples. Over 4,500 children whose families do not exist according to the Federal Government. One child facing discrimination because of their parents’ gender would be one too many but 4,500 or more is a national disgrace. Since the HREOC report was tabled in Parliament we’ve seen and heard a great deal of posturing from our politicians –the only people who can actually do something to rectify the 58 pieces of legislation which currently discriminate against same-sexcouples and their children. But what undergo they actually done? Nothing. We’ve heard a lot of excuses: it’s too close to an election. Cabinet couldn’t agree the religious right don’t want it it’ll cost too much the Prime Minister will have to decide and it goes on. Well we’re tired of waiting and we’re sick of excuses. Our community has been fighting for something resembling equality for over 30 years. Enough. It’s time. And if the Government can’t or won’t do it for us then they must do it for our children.
Hey GirlsGood Luck with HREOC... What you are planning to say is perfect! I hope the Perth crowd is lovlier than the Melb one was and you dont get attacked by fanatics like we did!!!7 days.. golly gosh you must be so excited move wait to hear!
Very eloquant & heartfelt. I hope someone listens (and acts). Unfortunately the lesbian women who are suing their doctor because they got twins be pretty heartless to me will do more injure to the create than good http://www thewest com au/fail aspx?MenuID=28&ContentID=40782Hope all continues to go well with Baby CSunflower x
We blog about trying to conceive. GLBTI activism and general life cram. We've been together for over 15 years and Kelly tried to conceive for 3 years - with many early losses. Sam took over late measure year and we've just welcomed our daughter. Charlotte Kathleen into the world.
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