Join David Foster, Greg Barns and other prominent Tasmanians at a forum on same-sex marriage in Hobart on Tuesday September 13th.

The forum at the Backspace Theatre will be addressed by MPs, commentators and community representatives. It will look at why same-sex couples should be allowed to marry, as well as the possibility of state-based same-sex marriage laws (further details below. RSVP: Michael Cain, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)).

Hobart Same-Sex Marriage Forum
Backspace Theatre, Tues September 13th
Should Tasmania be the first State to enact Same-Sex Marriage?
Do you support Same-Sex Marriage? A recent poll has shown as many as 74per cent of Tasmanians believe same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. Do you have questions that are unanswered? Do you support same-sex marriage and want to know more about how reform can happen?
Come along and hear why marriage equality is important, and how Tasmania has an opportunity to lead the nation on the issue. Our panel includes a legal expert, political leaders, community advocates and parents standing up for the rights of their same-sex attracted children.

The panellists are:
1. David Foster – A Tasmanian dad of a lesbian daughter, and world champion axeman.
2. Greg Barns – Lawyer and columnist for the Mercury.
3. Els McIntosh – A Tasmanian mum of a gay son.
4. Martine Delaney – Transgender woman living in a same-sex relationship.
5. Rodney Croome – Tasmanian gay rights activists, and national marriage equality advocate.
6. Nick McKim MP – Greens Leader and same-sex marriage law sponsor.

This free event will be hosted by Greens Member for Denison, Cassy O’Connor MP, and the Denison Greens branch. The event is co-sponsored by Australian Marriage Equality and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.

Details
• 6.30 till 8pm
• Tuesday, 13 September 2011
• Theatre Royal Backspace, 29 Campbell St
Access is via the ‘stage door’ in Sackville Street (the laneway that runs between the Theatre Royal complex and the neighbouring Theatre Royal Hotel.) Parking in this area is very limited, so allow extra time when travelling to the theatre by car. Consider using the nearby Market Place Car Park – it’s the closest and cheapest parking option near the theatre.
RSVP: Mike Cain on 0400 734 798 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)