Responding quickly to the upsetting situation, British high commissioner to Australia has tweeted today to confirm that David Bulmer-Rizzi’s death certificate will specify Marco as his next-of-kin.
Thanks @JayWeatherill for commitment to amend SA legislation to recognise overseas Same Sex Marriages 1/3
— Menna Rawlings (@MennaRawlings) January 21, 2016
In meantime, we can register David Bulmer-Rizzi's death and officially recognise his husband Marco as next of kin. 2/3
— Menna Rawlings (@MennaRawlings) January 21, 2016
My thoughts and deep sympathies are with Marco and everyone affected by David's death at this very difficult time. 3/3
— Menna Rawlings (@MennaRawlings) January 21, 2016
South Australia’s Premier Jay Weatherall says he’s also taking steps to ensure a case like this never happens again.
“I was very saddened to hear about what Marco Bulmer-Rizzi went through after the passing of his husband David,” he said in a statement. “This is an example of how discrimination based on sexual orientation can cause much pain and hurt.
Read more at www.samesame.com.au
Photo by Facebook/Marco Bulmer-Rizzi