The "Land Down Under" has yet to come to terms with the fact that all love is equal and worthy of respect under the law. Although progress has been slow in the generally conservative nation, love has always been a part of the story of gay Australians.
Below in a recent televison story from the Australian television network program Studio Ten, Peter de Waal and life-long partner, Peter Bonsall-Boone share their story of love and of being the first couple to come out publicly on Australian television in 1972. The couple had hoped to marry on their 50 anniversary together last year, but Australia has yet to enact marriage equality and the couple lament that they may not live to see their nation recognize the truth that has lived in their heart for more than 50 years.
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