- Eight year old writes to Prime Minister Tony Abbott to ask him to change gay marriage laws so her uncles can get married.
- 'I will write to you once a day for a week' Abbey tells Prime Minister
- Melbourne Couple Gregory Storer and Michael Barnett will star in a TV series to highlight marriage equality.
- 'I was gobsmacked'. Uncle's comments on his niece's letters to Mr Abbott.
- Letters receive plenty of support and praise on social media.
An eight year old girl called Abbey is now the latest of young people to advocate for gay marriage.
The girl, who is the niece of a Melbourne gay couple, has written several letters to Prime Minister Tony Abbott in a bid to get him to change his mind about marriage equality so her uncles can marry.
Couple Michael Barnett and Gregory Storer will star in a TV series, which sees them live for a week with conservative Anglican priest called David who is anti gay marriage.
Michael Barnett (left) and Gregory Storer (right) are praising their niece Abbey who wrote letters to Prime Minister Tony Abbott asking him to change the law for gay marriage.
Letter from eight year Abbey asking Tony Abbott to change gay marriage laws
When Abbey found out her uncles were going to appear in the upcoming SBS special : Living with the Enemy :Same Sex Marriage, she felt compelled to write to the Prime Minister, asking him to change the law and legalise marriage equality.
In one of her letters she wrote, 'I will write to you once a day for a week. P.S. I would like the law changed.
Mr Storer said he was surprised and gobsmacked that Abbey, his sister's daughter, had decided to write the letters.
'It was completely unprompted by us. After the wedding she wanted to know how to make it happen (changing the marriage equality laws). In her own way she understands.'
Mr Storer said, 'she was disappointed it might take a while to get back a response from the Prime Minister. But we'll wait for about a month or so to get a response and then look at other avenues, maybe even sending a letter to the Queen.'
Gregory Storer (left) and Michael Barnett (right) go in for a kiss at a rally to support gay marriage.
Abbey wrote several letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott asking him to change the laws so gay people (including her uncles) could get married legally in Australia.
He said ti was becoming more and more common for young people to stand up for gay rights.
'I think what's interesting is Abbey's motivation. It was just something she thought of herself , shows she understands the importance of treating people the same and equal, really heartwarming.'
Mr Storer blogged his delight at the letters calling his niece 'awesome', which sparked a lot of supportive comments.
'That is so beautiful, everyone seems to get it but that lot in Canberra.' wrote one follower.
Another wrote 'Well done Abbey, you are a powerful young lady. I have a son who would like to marry one day and I hope that both my son and uncle will be able to do it. Welcome to the rainbow families.'
Another follower also said 'Children just get it, they have not been influenced by prejudice and discrimination. This gives such hope for the future.'
Michael Barnett and Gregory Storer recently went to a Equal Love Rally to support gay marriage.
Equal Love Rally : Melbourne couple Michael Barnett and Gregory Storer went this weekend to support gay marriage.
Michael and Gregory who have been together for six years, just got married in New Zealand in January.
The couple were recently at the Equal Love Rally this weekend to support the gay marriage movement and Mr Storer says their decision to be part of a TV series was because he and Michael are very passionate about the cause.
'It was a fantastic opportunity to make it known, the world isn't going to end if gay people get married.
'It was intense (living with a priest) and a few sparks flew. A rollercoaster ride for 10 days together. It didn't change opinions but we got a different perspective.'
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