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The piece of paper between me and happiness

25 Nov 05:45am

Filed under: Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Marriage, Portugal, Same Sex Marriage

The Age reported this morning that former Tasmanian premier David Bartlett has called on the Labor Party to overturn marriage laws that prevent gay marriage, even by Australians in countries where same-sex marriages are legal. The call came after Bartlett’s half-sister, Angela Borella, was prevented from marrying her partner in Portugal. Here, Angela tells her story.

I met her earlier this year in Indonesia. She is Portuguese. I am Australian. We knew after ten days that we never wanted to be apart, so when my medical volunteer contract ended in Indonesia six weeks later, I flew to Portugal to be with her and we now live in Lisbon.

Imagine how the world could be… so happy together

She is the most kind, caring and beautiful person I have ever met. It is like we’ve always known each other. She knows me better than I know myself.

I’ve never felt so loved in my entire years. I would give everything I have for her happiness. She makes me feel complete and whole.

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Peter says:

09:11am | 01/12/11

Typical government bullsh!t. She has asked for a certificate of no incumbent, which should simply state if she is married or not in Australia. It is relating to her and SHOULD HAVE NOT BEARING OR RELATION to whom she wishes to marry.. Why should a certificate outlining if you are… Read more »
GC_Girl says:

11:19am | 30/11/11

This article is very upsetting. The Government has no right to refuse to issue a document, based on a wish to be married in another country (pro-marriage equality) where that person is currently domiciled. If reversed and another country contacted our Government requesting that a penalty be issued to an… Read more »

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