This Is Oz - Speak up for an inclusive Australia


	This Is Oz - Speak up for an inclusive Australia
Lexica
8-19-2009 3:31 PM
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australia, equality, glbt, photos, homophobia
Lexica says:
Many of the people shown in the photos are professional athletes or television presenters.
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8-19-2009 8:57 PM
chestnut501
Great clip, thanks Lexi
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