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Apology to gay men in Victorian parlaiment

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7 yrs ago

"Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has formally apologised in State Parliament for old laws that treated people as criminals for being gay.

Mr Andrews delivered the apology in Parliament in front of a number of men, some of whom were jailed for being gay.

"It is never too late to put things right," he said.

"It is never too late to say sorry and mean it.

"There was a time in our history when we turned thousands of young men into criminals ... this was profoundly wrong."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-24/victoria-apologises-for-laws-criminalising-homosexuality/7440418

The rainbow flag flew over parliament house.

I heard on radio that this was a world first. Don't know if that's true, but it certainly seems a good move.

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Daisy
7 yrs ago

Yes I saw that news on the 7.30 Report and felt strong emotional response. The road to equality and being treated with decency has been a very long one for homosexuals. Still a little way to go. I have tremendous respect for Daniel Andrews. Wonder if Baird will follow suit? 

Yes, I think we Victorians have been lucky with the current Labor mob, especially Dan Andrews. 

The last several premiers back as far as Kennett, have all been a bit odd with obvious shortcomings. That's Lib AND Labor. Andrews continues to surprise on the positive front. Just a sensible person. 

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Stewie
7 yrs ago

I will admit I like Daniel Andrews But dont agree with what he has donehow ever as long as he isnt apologising On my behalf and the flag was only temperary up the pole

So you don't agree with apologising to those penalised under immoral laws?

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Stewie
7 yrs ago

Not for these type and thats as far as I go this is where I was banned its not going to hapen again

Maybe you need to reconsider your homophobia.

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geomac
7 yrs ago

Unless you are a Victorian stewie, Andrews apologised on behalf of the state of Victoria. Either way you have no say in the matter and its done and dusted.

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