Perth: Hundreds demand marriage equality

November 6, 2010
Issue 
Marriage equality rally, November 6
Marching for equal marriage rights in Perth on November 6, 2010. Photo: Alex Bainbridge

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Perth for the fourth time this year to protest against the federal government’s same-sex marriage ban. The November 6 rally heard from speakers including Kitty Hawkins representing GALE (Gay and Lesbian Equality), Rebecca Leighton from the Greens and a representative from the State School Teachers' Union.

Most of the crowd were young people disgusted by the government's ongoing refusal to allow same-sex couples the right to marry. People turned up with home-made signs, with statements such as "I want hot gay sex on my honeymoon". Another pointed out that Liza Minnelli was able to marry two gay men in her life but a man in Australia doesn't even have the right to marry one!

The rally was organised by Equal Love, which won an award at the recent Pride parade for the best float by a small group.

marchformarriagerights6-11-10byalexbainbridge-email.jpg

Marching for marriage equality
Marching for marriage equality. Photo: Alex Bainbridge

end6-11-10byalexbainbridge-email.jpg

Rallying, November 6
Rallying, November 6. Photo: Alex Bainbridge

frontofmarch6-11-10byalexbainbridge-email.jpg

Front of the march
Front of the march. Photo: Alex Bainbridge

equalrightsformarriage6-11-10byalexbainbridge-email.jpg

Equal rights for marriage
Equal rights for marriage. Photo: Alex Bainbridge

hotgaysex6-11-10byalexbainbridge-email.jpg

One of the placards on the march
Creative placards on the march. Photo: Alex Bainbridge

You need Green Left, and we need you!

Green Left is funded by contributions from readers and supporters. Help us reach our funding target.

Make a One-off Donation or choose from one of our Monthly Donation options.

Become a supporter to get the digital edition for $5 per month or the print edition for $10 per month. One-time payment options are available.

You can also call 1800 634 206 to make a donation or to become a supporter. Thank you.