Australian of the year 2016 urged to examine rights of children in homosexual marriage debate
Australian Christian Lobby Managing Director Lyle Shelton today congratulated the Australian of the Year , Lieutenant General David Morrison , but urged him to examine the other side of the homosexual marriage debate. “Lieutenant General Morrison’s firm stand against the disrespecting of women in the military was inspirational and he rightly deserves today’s honour. “However it was disappointing to hear him lending support to changing the definition of marriage , something that entrenches inequality for children who are forced to miss out on their mother or father. “There is no inequality in Australian law against same-sex couples following law changes in 2008. However, redefining marriage in law would confer a right to found a family which in turn would require children to be conceived through ethically dubious anonymous sperm donation and ultimately commercial surrogacy . Related articles Tips and rumours: Eric Abetz's sad, sad year (crikey.com.au) Rubio: "I