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The Government's marriage Bill was passed by the House of Representatives but blocked by Labor and the minor parties in the Senate. The issue has been sent to a Senate committee to report back October 7.

The intentions of the Act are as follows:

Click here if you wish to read the act or learn more about the Parliamentary process involved: http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/marriage/index.htm

There is one month to make submissions. Those opposing this legislation will flood the Senate inquiry with submissions. Christians need to be pro-active in making submissions that support Godly legislation. Submissions can just be a short paragraph saying you are opposed to same-sex marriage and adoption rights. However please avoid hate mail by keeping positive in our language that supports what is in the best interests of our country.

You can also contact your Senators as follows:

For Senator's email addresses click on: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/senators/email.htm

To find who your Senator is call: 13 23 26.

Submissions close on July 30 .

You must include your name, postal address and phone number on the email submission.

Click here for great article on why marriage matters.

Click here for Bob Baldwin's speech on marriage in the Federal Parliament, 23rd June 2004.

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