by Jen | Mar 30, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A group of residents in the federal electorate of Bowman in southeast Queensland – currently held by Andrew Laming for the Liberal Party – is petitioning residents about their views on marriage equality. They began in Mr Laming’s neighbourhood, the...
by Jen | Feb 28, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
“Ironically, if Malcolm Turnbull followed John Howard’s advice we could have marriage equality by now.” – Rodney Croome Advocates have welcomed former Prime Minister, John Howard’s, in-principle support for a parliamentary free vote on...
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 | Jan 21, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have called on the federal government to follow South Australia’s lead by recognising overseas same-sex marriages. South Australian Premier, Jay Weatherill, has responded to the tragic case of a British man not being recognised as his husband’s...
by Jen | Dec 12, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have called on the federal government to eliminate the patchwork of recognition for overseas same-sex marriages by recognising them nationally. The call comes after Victoria joined Tasmania, NSW and Queensland in giving automatic recognition to overseas...