by Jen | Jul 6, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Labor Party members will push for a binding vote on same-sex marriage at their national conference. The party’s current position is to allow a conscience vote out of respect for the religious views of members.
by Jen | Jun 13, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten speaks at the rally on the steps of Victorian Parliament House. Photo: Chris Hopkins
by Jen | Apr 7, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality is in the best interests of children Marriage equality advocates have congratulated Senator Penny Wong and Sophie Allouache on the arrival of their second child, Hannah. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,...
by Jen | Dec 8, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed reports that Labor Senator, Penny Wong, and her partner, Sophie Allouache, are expecting their second child. Deputy Director of Australian Marriage Equality, Ivan Hinton-Teoh, said, “We congratulate Penny and Sophie on...
by Carol Burger | Jul 15, 2014 | Australian news
Support among Australians for same-sex marriage and for a conscience vote in the Coalition has reached an all-time high, according to a survey by the Liberal Party’s own pollster.