National Faith and Civil Marriage Equality Forum

National Faith and Civil Marriage Equality Forum

By Australians For Equality & Australian Marriage Equality

Date and time

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:15 AM - 3:00 PM AEDT

Location

The Main Committee Room

Parliament House Parliament Drive Canberra, ACT 2600 Australia

Description

For the first time in Australian history, a National Forum on Faith and Civil Marriage Equality. This highly visible event brings together leaders from Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities to engage in a positive dialogue about Civil Marriage Equality and LGBTIQ inclusion.

Keynote Address:

  • Mr Edward Santow (Australian Human Rights Commission)

Speakers and Guest Panellists:

  • Dr Gavriel Ansara (Rosh Pinah: An Affirming Orthodox Jewish Network)
  • Rev Dr Peter Catt (Dean, Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane. A Progressive Christian Voice)
  • Rev Carolyn Francis (Collins St Baptist Church, Melbourne)
  • Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio (Emanuel Synagogue, Sydney)
  • Mr Benjamin Oh (GLBTIQ Interfaith Intercultural Network, Australian Catholics for Equality)
  • Ms Shiffa Samad (Muslims for Progressive Values)
  • Mr Anthony Venn-Brown (Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International)
  • Imam Nur Warsame (Marhaba, Melbourne)

Dietary advice:
Please email: francis@a4e.org.au to advise of any dietary requirements.

This event is proudly organised by Australians For Equality and Australian Marriage Equality.

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