12. The inquiry “It is clear… that the South Australian law unjustly discriminates against same sex couples.” “There is ample evidence of unjustifiable hardship and expense...” “The effect of discrimination… can affect the wellbeing and financial welfare of children of people in same sex relationships.”

15. What happened afterwards? bill becomes an election issue… our election manifesto issue makes little impact on result meantime, more places change their laws…

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21. “We recognise the fact that people in our society need to be given opportunities to live out the human realities of their relationships in a way which is protected by the law.” Philip Wilson Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide

22. Though opposed to civil unions, he is “strongly in favour of removing any property and other discrimination that exists against people who have same-sex relationships.” John Howard Prime Minister of Australia

23. “Same-sex relationships do not threaten the fabric of society. On the contrary, all stable, committed relationships contribute to it… Our law has, however, been too slow to recognise [this].” Michael Atkinson Attorney-General of South Australia

28. Happiness in life demands that we accept ourselves and are accepted by others…