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 AustraliaDescription
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.