Labor election win welcomed

This media release was issued by the Austrlaian Coalition for Equality on 26.11.07.

The Australian Coalition for Equality has welcomed the election a Labor Government saying it opens up greater possibilities for GLBTI law and policy reform.

Spokesperson, Rod Swift, said that ACE will work to ensure Labor acts as quickly as possible to implement its commitment to the removal of discrimination against same-sex couples in most national laws.

"Australia has fallen far behind other western countries and now it's time for us to catch up", Mr Swift said.

"As soon as a new Attorney-General is appointed we will seek a meeting to set a timetable for reform."

Mr Swift said ACE is also keen for the new Government to establish formal liaison with the GLBTI community so oversee policy reforms in areas like education and health.

"We intend to ensure that Labor's focus on health and education extends to removing discrimination against sexual and gender minorities in the nation's class rooms and hospital wards."

"Our job will be to keep Labor to its promises, and to ensure it fulfills the great hopes it has raised for reform."

For more information contact Rod Swift on 0417 890 111.