#10 Michael and Gregory

Gregory Storer:

“Having Michael as my husband is an important aspect of my life, it makes a public declaration about our love and our relationship, denying us that same right in Australia is inexplicable and inexcusable”.

“Australia lags behind our neighbours, how easy to fly across the Tasman and get married, how disappointing to fly home and have that marriage ignored, it’s an important life event and deserves the full recognition by our nation”.

Michael Barnett:

“Going to NZ to marry Gregory was one of the most exhilarating and romantic experiences of my life. We wanted to get married in Australia, but we were denied that possibility by our government. Hopefully our involvement in Living with the Enemy will help people realise that this injustice needs to be addressed urgently.”

“I got married to Gregory because he asked me to marry him and because I love him deeply. I want the law changed in Australia, so people aren’t forced to travel overseas to get married to the person they love. I also want the law changed as it will help young people accept who they are and realise that it’s wonderful to fall in love with someone special, irrespective of their gender or sexual orientation, and even more wonderful when they can celebrate that relationship in front of their friends and family and have it recognised on par with everyone else in the country”.