Little progress...

For those in Australia, you may or may not have heard yet but parliament looks like it has just approved Civil Unions in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), making it the second of the country's states or territories to recognise same-sex relationships.
(The full story can be read on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation website).

This is a step in the direction of equality and a surprising one considering that earlier this week our Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the Leader of the Opposition Brendan Nelson were broadcasting that same-sex marriage and civil unions were not on the agenda, nor was there any intention to put it on the agenda. (They did however concede that equality for same-sex couples in other areas would be examined i.e. tax, health, etc).

On the theme of our Australian government, I also just wanted to let you know that our Prime Minister has not yet replied to my letter (posted last update) nor do I suspect he ever will despite his website suggesting a two day response time...

Hmm...

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Kristiana