15 February 2013
The Australian Jewish News Melbourne edition
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Commending Dreyfus
A HEARTY mazal tov on the appointment of Mark Dreyfus as federal Attorney-General.
I am heartened by his solid support for removing discrimination in the federal Marriage Act introduced under the Howard government in 2004, which purposefully prevents same-sex couples and intersex people from obtaining a civil marriage.
It is also reassuring that Dreyfus backs the inclusion of protections under proposed federal anti-discrimination legislation on the grounds of gender identity and sexuality.
These changes will greatly benefit the Jewish community by ensuring our families and children are better protected, less susceptible to discriminatory practices and able to celebrate loving, committed relationships on par with the rest of society.
MICHAEL BARNETT
Ashwood, Vic
