Web links, documents and video clips
On September 26, 2017, The Sydney Morning Herald published an article titled 'Like parents and kids, same-sex couples don't "qualify" for marriage: Archbishop Mark Coleridge'
The report details the view of the Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane that marriage is exclusively a union between a man and a woman.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/like-parents-with-kids-samesex-couples-dont-qualify-for-marriage-archbishop-mark-coleridge-20170926-gyovm2.html
On September 21, 2017, SBS published an analysis by Liam Elphick titled 'Do same-sex couples really have the same rights as married couples?'
The piece outlines the rights currently available to those in same-sex relationships and explains the areas where they are less than those of married couples.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.sbs.com.au/topics/sexuality/agenda/article/2017/09/14/do-same-sex-couples-really-have-same-rights-married-couples
On September 21, 2017, Huffington Post published an article titled 'Same-Sex Marriage Could Prevent 3000 High School Suicide Attempts A Year, Mental Health Groups Say'
The article details the opinion of five major mental health organisations in Australia that legalising same-sex marriage in Australia would benefit the metal health of homosexual young people.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/09/20/same-sex-marriage-could-prevent-3000-high-school-suicide-attempts-a-year-mental-health-groups-say_a_23217145/
On September 21, 2017, The Conversation published a comment and analysis by Hannah Robert, Lecturer in Law, La Trobe University and Fiona Kelly, Associate Professor, Law School, La Trobe University. The analysis is titled 'Explainer: what legal benefits do married couples have that de facto couples do not?' and explains where same-sex couples are disadvantaged under current law.
The full text can be accessed at https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-legal-benefits-do-married-couples-have-that-de-facto-couples-do-not-83896
On September 18, 2017, The Courier Mail published a comment by Rowan Dean titled 'Hardcore same-sex marriage supporters have an unacceptable agenda'. The comment details what Dean believes are the threats posed by radical supporters of same-sex marriage to those who oppose them.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/opinion-hardcore-samesex-marriage-supporters-have-an-unacceptable-agenda/news-story/29e77d5ab4a7932af4552686418d7773
On September 14, 2017, news.com.au published a report titled 'Do you think that's really an appropriate language to be using?'
The article outlined the opposition of Lyle Shelton, Coalition for Marriage spokesman and Australian Christian Lobby head to same-sex marriage. Shelton argues that it would mean an increase in the number of children separated from their biological parents and compares this to the situation of Indigenous children taken from their parents.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/gay-marriage/do-you-think-thats-really-an-appropriate-language-to-be-using/news-story/b2ddb390931215e8a47349e8a458d60b
On September 13, 2017, The Sydney Morning Herald published a comment by former Prime Minister Tony Abbott detailing why he opposes same-sex marriage. The full text can be accessed at http://www.smh.com.au/comment/tony-abbott-on-why-same-sex-marriage-would-fundamentally-change-society-20170912-gyfi4f.html
On September 13, 2017, The Daily Telegraph published a comment by emeritus professor of law, David Flint, titled 'A yes vote on same-sex marriage will give politicians a blank cheque'. Flint encourages distrust of what politicians might do if able to change the Marriage Act.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/david-flint-a-yes-vote-on-samesex-marriage-will-give-politicians-a-blank-cheque-to/news-story/90ee690df65651b67cc385aa5edcc3d3
On September 10, 2017, The Sydney Morning Herald published a report titled 'Malcolm Turnbull makes conservative case for same-sex marriage at "yes" launch'
The article outlines Malcolm Turnbull's support for same-sex marriage.
The full article can be accessed at http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/malcolm-turnbull-makes-conservative-case-for-samesex-marriage-at-yes-launch-20170910-gyed86.html
On September 9, 2017, The Australian published a news report titled 'John Howard kickstarts No SSM case'
The article details the opposition of former Prime Minister John Howard to same-sex marriage. Though focusing on Howard's views, it includes those of other politicians, some of whom support Howard's position and some of whom hold different views.
The article is followed by extensive reader comment, again presenting views on both sides of the issue.
The full text can reader responses can be found at http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/samesex-marriage-survey-john-howard-kickstarts-the-no-case/news-story/da6ca4cc0e4bc5c6aebda25a753917ba
On September 7, 2017, The Spectator published an opinion piece by Australian commentator David Sergeant titled 'What's changed in Britain since same-sex marriage?'
The report details what Sergeant beliefs are the adverse impacts in those opposed to same-sex marriage since the change of law in Britain.
The full text can be accessed at https://www.spectator.com.au/2017/09/whats-changed-in-britain-since-same-sex-marriage/
On September 4, 2017, The Conversation published a comment by Greg Walsh, Senior Lecturer, School of Law, University of Notre Dame Australia, titled 'Without proper protections, same-sex marriage will discriminate against conscientious objectors'
The opinion piece stresses the need for protections in any same-sex marriage legislation for those who are conscientious objectors to this change. It suggests the type of protections that might be offered.
The full text can be accessed at https://theconversation.com/without-proper-protections-same-sex-marriage-will-discriminate-against-conscientious-objectors-83348
On September 1, 2017, the ABC News published a report titled 'John Howard wants more detail on religious exemptions ahead of same-sex marriage survey' The report details Howard's concerns that those with religious objections will be legally protected in the event of same-sex marriage being legalised.
The full report can be accessed at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-31/howard-wants-detail-on-religious-exemptions-same-sex-marriage/8858670
On August 24, 2017, the conservative Anglican publication GAFCON published an article titled 'Archbishop Glenn Davies urges vote for biblical definition of marriage'
The article outlines the nature of the opposition of the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney's opposition to same-sex marriage.
The full text can be accessed at https://www.gafcon.org/news/archbishop-glenn-davies-urges-vote-for-biblical-definition-of-marriage
On August 24, 2017, The Conversation published a comment by Jo Robinson, Senior Research Fellow, Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne; Eleanor Bailey, Research Assistant, Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne; and Pat McGorry, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne.
The article is titled 'Legalising same-sex marriage will help reduce high rates of suicide among young people in Australia' and argues that legalising same-sex marriage in Australia will benefit homosexual youth.
The full text can be accessed at https://theconversation.com/legalising-same-sex-marriage-will-help-reduce-high-rates-of-suicide-among-young-people-in-australia-82917
On August 21, 2017, The Australian published a report titled 'Protect the Aussie way of life: Abbott'. The article outlines the fears of former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, that legalising same-sex marriage might undermine the freedoms of those opposed. The article includes quotations from those against this view.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/tony-abbott-hits-back-at-george-brandis-on-samesex-marriage/news-story/3f98f087750759dafb5fca6c78a5e873
On August 18, 2017, Medium published a comment and analysis by epidemiologist Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz titled 'Same-Sex Couples Make Great Parents'
Meyerowitz analyses the data offered on each side of the argument and accuses those who are critical of same-sex parents of bias.
The full text can be accessed at https://medium.com/@gidmk/same-sex-couples-make-great-parents-2f74857ef9a3
On August 18, 2017, Australian Baptist Ministries issued a media release titled 'Australian Baptists View on Same Sex Marriage'. The release details the church's support for marriage as a union between a man and a woman, primarily intended for the rearing of children.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.baptist.org.au/australian-baptists-view-on-same-sex-marriage/
On June 23, 2017, Life Site published a report titled 'Court upholds law protecting Christians who oppose gay "marriage" in Mississippi'. The report details the protections provided those who oppose same-sex marriage following its legalisation in Mississippi.
The full text can be accessed at https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/court-upholds-mississippis-strong-religious-freedom-law
On May 29, 2017, PoliticsMeansPolitics.com published a comment by Renai Warner titled 'Love Is Love: The Fight for Marriage Equality in Australia'.
Warner argues in favour of same-sex marriage on a basis of equity and respect. The full text can be accessed at https://politicsmeanspolitics.com/love-is-love-the-fight-for-marriage-equality-in-australia-51b4ac255af2
On September 5, 2016, Herald Sun columnist, Andrew Bolt, argued that legalising same-sex marriage could pave the way for legalising polygamy.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.heraldsun.com.au/blogs/andrew-bolt/polygamy-dating-site-is-a-warning-first-samesex-marriage-next-polygamy/news-story/49a4165624b8d3eb6ddfd02131e5a02b
On March 9, 2016, The Conversation published an analysis by Jennifer Power, Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University. The analysis is titled 'Same-sex couples and their children: what does the evidence tell us?'
Power analyses the data and concludes that children reared by same-sex couples do not appear to be disadvantaged.
The full text can be accessed at https://theconversation.com/same-sex-couples-and-their-children-what-does-the-evidence-tell-us-55565
The February 2016 edition of The Monthly published an essay by Labor Senator Penny Wong titled 'It's time: the case for marriage equality'
Wong presented a detailed argument supporting same-sex marriage and countering many of the arguments commonly presented against it.
The full text can be accessed at https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2016/february/1454245200/penny-wong/it-s-time
The human rights lobby group, Amnesty International Australia, has part of its Internet site given over to supporting same-sex marriage. Its arguments centring on equality can be accessed at https://www.amnesty.org.au/marriage-equality-resources-for-action/
The lobby group Australian Marriage Equality has an extensive Internet site arguing in support of same-sex marriage. Its arguments centring on equality can be accessed at http://www.equalitycampaign.org.au/for-love-and-commitment
FindLaw Australia has a section of its Internet site which responds to the question 'How are same-sex couples recognised in Australian law?'
The full text of this response can be accessed at http://www.findlaw.com.au/articles/4290/how-are-same-sex-couples-recognised-in-australian-.aspx
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A Slate Magazine video showing the timeframe within which different nations have adopted same-sex marriage through to 2015.
