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Leading 'Yes' Campaigner Christine Forster Stars In Startling Music Video

It goes to some seriously unexpected places.
Christine Forster, in a scene mourning her partner, played by her real-life partner Virginia Edwards.
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Christine Forster, in a scene mourning her partner, played by her real-life partner Virginia Edwards.

Some of Australia's most high profile LGBTQ leaders have starred in a confronting video set to a cover version of George Michael's 'Freedom'.

Sydney City Counsellor Christine Forster, whose campaigning on the marriage equality postal survey has put her at odds with her brother, former PM Tony Abbott, stars as a widow grieving her partner, who is played by her real-life partner Virginia Edwards.

In a shocking scene Edwards is killed falling down the stairs in their home, and Forster is later confronted with a death certificate which fails to list her as spouse.

Former NRL star Ian Roberts plays the father of a young man who struggles after coming out to his judgmental parents.

Former NRL star Ian Roberts plays a father at odds with his son's sexuality.
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Former NRL star Ian Roberts plays a father at odds with his son's sexuality.

In a Facebook post the video's creator, musician Greg Gould, said he hoped the video would "inspire a few more YES votes".

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