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 Alex Greenwich | Aug 14, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Politicians, Uncategorized, Who supports equality
In response to Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, calling same-sex marriage a “fashion of the moment” and a “radical change”, marriage equality advocates say there is nothing trendy or radical about love, commitment, family and fairness....
by Jen | Jun 7, 2013 | Australian commentary
Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett is now an advocate for same-sex marriage. It’s a shame same-sex legislation has not yet been passed in Australia, writes Natasha Stott-Despoja. IN coming weeks, the Federal Parliament will debate MP Adam Bandt’s Bill...
by Jen | May 22, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
WHY discriminate against people who are just being themselves? It was a few years ago that these words came together in my mind as a result of the work I have been doing with beyondblue. Since the establishment of the organisation in 2000, I have travelled the length...
by John | Dec 21, 2012 | AME media releases, AME resources, Australian resources, News
2012 was a year of highs and lows for marriage equality. But support continues to grow, as we can see from these thirteen key marriage equality moments. Jan 27: Nicola Roxon fulfils an ALP promise to remove the bureaucratic obstacles to same-sex couples marrying...
