by Jen | Mar 14, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Plebiscite “A minefield of unintended costs, consequences and complications” Equality advocates have appealed to Federal Cabinet to reconsider the marriage equality plebiscite following the release of an independent report completed by...
by Jen | Jan 27, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say the unwillingness of conservative Liberal politicians to abide by the outcome of a marriage equality plebiscite shows the issue should be resolved quickly in parliament without an expensive public vote. Senator Cory Bernardi has joined Senator Eric Abetz...
by Jen | Sep 1, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have applauded a statement in support of marriage equality by the board of leading anti-depression initiative, Beyond Blue, signed by the organisation’s chair, former Victorian Coalition Premier, Jeff Kennett. In its statement the board says the...
by Jen | Aug 17, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed a new Fairfax/Ipsos marriage equality poll showing 69% support nationally, including 53% support among Coalition voters. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “This poll shows the Coalition’s decision...
by Jen | Aug 12, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
If plebiscite held, must be at the next election. Advocates have responded to the the coalition party room’s decision that there will not be a free vote on marriage equality and to the Prime Minister’s suggestion of a plebiscite or referendum on marriage...