by Jen | May 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Focus is now on Coalition Free Vote. Commencement of debate is June 18, 2015. Vote on The Bill is November 12, 2015. Marriage equality in Australia is a step closer to becoming a reality after Senators Sarah Hanson-Young and Janet Rice announced debate on their...
by Jen | Mar 26, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates hope the revelation that conservative Catholic leader, Peter Westmore, has blessed his daughter’s same-sex marriage will increase pressure on Tony Abbott for a free vote on the issue. It has been reported that in November Mr Westmore, head of the...
by Jen | Jan 6, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The new leader of NSW Labor Luke Foley is being urged to meet same-sex couples and their children so he can see firsthand the impact of achieving marriage equality.
by Jen | Jan 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates want Luke Foley to meet same-sex couples and their children so he can hear for himself why marriage equality matters. Mr Foley, a committed Catholic due to be made NSW Labor leader tomorrow, has previously voted against allowing same-sex...
by Jen | Oct 22, 2014 | News
While the Vatican vacillates over whether to welcome gays into the church, the new kids in the flock seem to have no qualms about the subject.