Amazing

Written on September 24th, 2008 in Politics, Spawn, The Life of Lara by lara

Some good news.

When Kevin ‘07 won the election, I really only felt relief that John Howard wasn’t going to embarrass us in front of the neighbours any more.

But then he ratified Kyoto.

And then he said Sorry.

And I dared to feel hopeful.

But then, for a long time, nothing happened.

This news is wonderful - it is not just a symbolic gesture, it is a powerful and practical move that will hopefully make things just a little bit easier.

Keep it up Kev - there is more to do.

Like Relationship Equality for example.

Edited to add - it appears that this change only applies to lesbian parents. I wonder when men will get the same rights.

Edited again - Red quite rightly points out that this is NSW only. Of course it would be far too sensible to have a single system for the whole country!

3 Responses to “Amazing”

  1. M-H Says:
    September 24th, 2008 at 9:10 am

    But will the bloody Senate (ie the dopey independents) let him?

  2. Fe Says:
    September 24th, 2008 at 9:11 am

    Wow! That is fantastic! Now…. extend those new rights to lesbian and gay and heterosexual STEP-parents too and I’ll crack open the bottle of Moet that’s hidden in my cupboard!

    And Kev, while you’re at it, change Howards’ Edwardian welfare reforms. Now.

  3. red Says:
    September 24th, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    Actually, Kev can’t get the credit for this - it’s a change in state legislation. And you’re right, it’s just for lesbian mums. The paperwork for our kids’ new birth certs is in the mail :)

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