by Jen | Feb 5, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Australia is lagging further behind similar countries with Scotland passing a new law allowing same-sex couples to marry. The Scottish Parliament has overwhelmingly passed a marriage equality law, 105 votes to 18, becoming the 17th nation in the world to do so....
by Jen | Jul 19, 2013 | News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow told politicians that the royal assent had been given Wednesday – the day after the bill to legalise same-sex marriage in England and Wales cleared Parliament. The queen’s approval was a formality. It clears the way for...
by Jen | Apr 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
The Voice judge Ricky Martin says same sex marriage will happen in Australia. HE’S been embraced as an adopted son by local fans of The Voice, now coach Ricky Martin has taken a step on to our political stage, claiming marriage equality legislation is...
by John | Jul 20, 2012 | Australian news, News, World news
THE gay marriage debate has taken an interesting twist with outgoing Liberal councillor Shayne Mallard set to marry his Danish partner of more than 10 years in a Lutheran Church in Copenhagen next year. Cr Mallard has been at odds with much of his own party for years...
by John | Jun 12, 2012 | Australian news, News
Anti-marriage equality campaigners have been caught spreading misinformation in their fight against reform. The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has been caught out using false claims to argue that marriage equality will impact on religious freedom after it claimed...
