Yes yes yes : Australia's journey to marriage equality
Greenwich, Alex2018
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Click and Collect for Yes yes yes : Australia's journey to marriage equalityYes Yes Yes, written by two advocates intimately involved in the struggle for marriage equality, reveals the untold story of how a grassroots movement won hearts and minds and transformed a country. From its tentative origins in 2004, through to a groundswell of public support, everyday people contributed so much to see marriage equality become law.The book captures the passion that propelled the movement forward, weaving together stories of heartbreak, hope and triumph. It is based on personal memories and more than forty interviews with key figures and everyday advocates from across Australia. It covers the movement's origins in 2004, when the Marriage Act of 1961 was amended to exclude same-sex couples, through to the unsuccessful High Court challenge, a public vote in 2017 and the Parliamentary aftermath. It reminds us that social change is possible and that love is love.
Main title:
Yes yes yes : Australia's journey to marriage equality / Alex Greenwich and Shirleene Robinson.
Imprint:
Sydney, NSW : NewSouth Publishing, 2018.
Collation:
xv, 336 pages ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 310-314) and index.
Contents:
The journey begins - building support -- breaking through -- the power of marriage -- rainbow warriors -- weddings on Australian soil -- communities and corporates -- lights on, hopes fade -- early days of preparing for a plebiscite -- the plebiscite is voted down -- uncertain future -- the High Court -- campaign headquarters -- Australia campaigns -- reinforcements -- results day -- the Senate makes history -- the House finally represents -- to have and to hold.
ISBN:
9781742235998
Dewey class:
306.848
Language:
English
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Subject:
Gays -- Legal status, laws, etc -- AustraliaGay rights -- Australia -- HistorySame sex marriage -- AustraliaSame-sex marriage -- Political aspects -- AustraliaSame-sex marriage -- Australia -- Public opinionSame-sex marriage -- Law and legislation -- AustraliaMarriage law -- AustraliaCivil unions -- AustraliaAustralia -- Politics and government -- 2001-Australia -- History -- 21st century
BRN:
350817
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Society and Beliefs | 306.848 GRE | Available |
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