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Love Story

Australia's First Same-Sex Union

Two men tied the knot in Australia's first legally viable civil ceremony Wednesday, one week after the paperwork for the newly legal same-sex unions became available. “Finally we're equal and we’re not treated as second-class citizens,” said Chris Rumble. “We've just been best friends for 20 years,” added Warren McGaw. Despite fears that those seeking civil partnership in Australia might face an uphill battle—with some Aussies looking to overturn the new legislation—the government announced Thursday that it would not intervene. The unions also come with an unexpected price tag of $199 for registration, a fee that doesn’t exist for straight couples.

Posted at 7:28 AM, Nov 26, 2009
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Housebird


Wonderful news -- best news from Ausi Land for years.

"Finally we're equal and we're not treated as second-class citizens" .

The "God" people shouldn't be allowed to dictate no more.
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10:21 am, Nov 26, 2009

jaydeekay

Something to give thanks for...

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10:29 am, Nov 26, 2009

Demsdisorder

who gives a rats ass..?? Hide the small marsupials

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10:33 am, Nov 26, 2009

jerseylynch

Shame on you!

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11:41 am, Nov 26, 2009

easton

Yes, hide them because demsdisorder wants to use them on himself, he already has shown an interest in rat's asses.

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12:15 pm, Nov 26, 2009

seemoreglass

There will be an extra offering plate passed at every service in all Mormon, Evangelical, and Catholic churches until this thing is overturned (political agendas are expensive).....or will the churches just ask for more "faith based initiative" tax dollars?

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10:56 am, Nov 26, 2009

coacheson

The "God", people shouldn't be able to dictate no more.

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12:38 pm, Nov 26, 2009

gak001

Congratulations!!! Though, almost equal - they're still being charged a fee that straight couples aren't.

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1:29 pm, Nov 26, 2009
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