SSM Plebiscite

[mateinone]

I heard Magda Szubanski speak on the subject on The Project. She told a story of how a friend of hers was denied access to their dying partner in hospital because it was "next of kin only". This story resinated with me more than any argument I have heard on the SSM debate. Explain to me how this situation could be deemed acceptable.

It simply can't be considered acceptable, but most who would be against SSM would be for all rights still be the same, including access in that situation.
As an example, my mother and step father have each other as their nominated next of kin, despite not being married.

Regardless of whether this marriage law is passed, any inequality with regards to rights for next of kin, for property to transfer upon death etc. need to be rectified.
That is an absolute no brainer