Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Australia not so gayly inclined
New Zealand might be on the verge of passing what is effectively homosexual marriage, but same-sex couples have little hope now of marrying in Australia, with a report confirming that a ban on same-sex wedlock has widespread support.
The Institute of Family Studies report says that while there are indications that Australians are gradually becoming more tolerant, some of the strongest opposition to homosexuality is found among the young.
And most Australians oppose the right of gays and lesbians to marry and adopt children, resisting a global push by homosexual couples and supporting the rejection of new marriage laws promoted by both the Government and Labor in August.
New Zealand might be on the verge of passing what is effectively homosexual marriage, but same-sex couples have little hope now of marrying in Australia, with a report confirming that a ban on same-sex wedlock has widespread support.
The Institute of Family Studies report says that while there are indications that Australians are gradually becoming more tolerant, some of the strongest opposition to homosexuality is found among the young.
And most Australians oppose the right of gays and lesbians to marry and adopt children, resisting a global push by homosexual couples and supporting the rejection of new marriage laws promoted by both the Government and Labor in August.
