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Media statement Tuesday 12 April 2005 Church supports current marriage statusThe Anglican Bishop of Tasmania, the Right Reverend John Harrower, has spoken out in support of the current definition of marriage in Tasmania. Bishop Harrower said, 'Last year I was pleased to support the rights of gay and lesbian couples in seeking such things as access to superannuation, visiting rights in hospitals and establishing a register of significant same-sex relationships.' 'Today I would like to voice my support of the understanding of marriage as being between a man and a woman. I believe that marriage relationships, understood in this historical way, are a vital foundation of our community life and its definition should remain as is currently the case.' Bishop Harrower said, 'Same-sex couples have access to register their significant relationships, and I believe it is appropriate to keep this register separate from the registry of marriage.'
Contact Media Officer - Rev. Stephen Carnaby 0417 343 710
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