Ordinary

Supplementary Agenda

19 September 2013

TO: Cr Bill Taylor, Mayor Cr Russell Fitzpatrick, Deputy Mayor Cr Tony Allen Cr Michael Britten Cr Keith Hughes Cr Ann Mawhinney Cr Kristy McBain Cr Liz Seckold Cr Sharon Tapscott

COPY: Acting General Manager, Ms Leanne Barnes Group Manager Infrastructure, Waste and Water, Mr Wayne Sartori Group Manager Planning and Environment, Mr Andrew Woodley Acting Group Manager Community and Relationships, Mr Simon Schweitzer Business and Technology Manager, Mr Lucas Scarpin Workforce and Administration, Manager Ms Nina Churchward Minute Secretary

Council 25 September 2013                                                                               Item S.1

Supplementary AGENDA 

S     Notices of Motion

S.1.   Cr Keith Hughes - Same Sex Marraige

Marriage Equality

If same sex couples want to marry why should they be discriminated against? Same sex attracted Australians should be treated equally. Marriage inequality fosters discrimination in other areas. Marriage inequality has an adverse impact on health and well-being.

Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, South Africa and Sweden all allow same sex couples to marry.

It is unfair and discriminatory to deny same sex couples legal access to civil marriage and to all its attendant benefits, rights and responsibilities.

It's the right thing to do. It's time to remove discriminatory legislation based on sexual orientation and gender identity and allow marriage equality. It's about dignity and respect: valuing diversity and enjoying an inclusive society.

Cr Keith Hughes

ATTACHMENTS

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NOTICE OF MOTION

That Bega Valley Shire Council write to NSW and Commonwealth Parliamentarians to support the legalisation of same sex marriage.