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  • by Stacy Farrar
  • From: The Daily Telegraph
  • Wed Oct 23 10:41:00 EST 2013 Wed Oct 23 10:41:00 EST 2013

EVERYONE'S had a wedding invite that makes them feel a bit uncomfortable

It might be from an ex-partner, or someone you were secretly in love with at school. Or a workmate who you secretly hate but who has guilted you into going. Maybe it's your creepy uncle and he's up to wife number four - who happens to be younger than your children.

Of course, you could also be the Prime Minister of Australia, and the wedding invite is from your sister. She's marrying her long-time partner, someone she's obviously in love with, and it should be a great knees-up for all involved.

Only thing is, she's gay. So she's not allowed to get married, under the law, made by the government you lead, in keeping with opinions you've made clear, repeatedly.

When the news leaked of Christine Forster and Virginia Edwards's engagement last week, the fact that they might be engaged for a long, long, long - possibly two or more terms of government long - time was hidden in all the camp happiness.

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  • Jack66 Posted at 12:06 PM October 23, 2013

    Gees. The PM has a sister. She is gay. End of news. Get over it. the mere fact is it gaining so much press shows how discriminatory we are. If he had a straight brother getting married it would rate near zero mention by the media.

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  • Lyle Upson. of Adelaide Posted at 12:07 PM October 23, 2013

    he can dismiss humanity, logic, and science, but his sister will bring him back in line with society

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  • SAm Posted at 12:21 PM October 23, 2013

    all he has to do is allow a conscience vote..i really dont see the drama..We elect MP's to make the right decisions, not just 'follow the leader'

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  • mike hunt Posted at 12:53 PM October 23, 2013

    we can only live in hope that this becomes a reality! my thoughts go out to parents and loved ones who have lost a gay person due to suicide and not been able to be themselves and feeling that there was no other escape from the bullying and hatred from a bigoted society...

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  • Mahhrat of TUA Posted at 12:59 PM October 23, 2013

    If this is as low a priority as the LNP have repeatedly claimed, then mounting a High Court challenge is the very height of hypocrisy. Of course, this week they've also raised the debt limit by 60% after declaring our debt to be an emergency. Here's the rub: Julia went back on her word, and now the LNP are going back on their word. Worse, they're not even trying to explain themselves. Born to rule, both parties, and both deserving our contempt.

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  • Kate of Perth Posted at 1:01 PM October 23, 2013

    I really hope this puts the pressure on him. Plenty of non-supporters don't realise how important and personal it is, until it affects someone close to them.

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  • Emily of Sydney Posted at 1:22 PM October 23, 2013

    Interesting how the Gay looby, social gossip tabloid media is so damn hell bent on changing the law. it ain't goona happen. Marriage is between and MAN and a WOMAN. Accept it and move on.

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  • Caz of ACT Posted at 1:48 PM October 23, 2013

    Has anyone actually asked Mr Abbott his personal opinion? Its the PARTY that is taking it to the High Court, not Mr Abbott himself. The ACT only managed to pass the legislation because the Greens always side with Labor (giving us 9 votes for) but all 8 Liberal members were against. So it is the PARTY not the person. Get it right!!

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