On Saturday August 13, Melbourne saw thousands attend a rally marking 7 years since the marriage act was changed to say that marriage is strictly an institution between a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others.
Many who are outraged at the ALP governments continuation of the discriminatory marriage act came out on the streets to show their anger. Over 40 couples participated in an 'illegal' wedding.
Equal Love campaigners made a push from the front for rally goers to join equal rights activists from around Australia to protest outside the ALP national conference in Sydney on December 3rd.
Equal Love campaigner Ali Hogg was pleased with how the rally went:
"It's exciting to see that 7 years on we still see thousands still prepared to come out and keep up the fight. It's so important that we keep up this level of enthusiasm and passion if we want to see marriage equality granted in Australia."
Hogg continues:
"All eyes are on the ALP national conference on December 3rd. We encourage others to do what they can to attend the protest in Sydney to send a message to Gillard and others in the ALP that they are out of step on this issue and mus grant marriage equality now. We won't accept further stalling on this issue!"
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You van view footage of the speeches and the march below
Photo: C Oakley
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