by Jen | May 20, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on supporters to send submissions to the new Senate marriage equality inquiry, and have launched a new webpage to make it easier. The call comes as the Senate committee conducting the new marriage equality inquiry today...
by Jen | Apr 17, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Almost a third of same-sex marriages in New Zealand are Australian citizens. On the first anniversary of New Zealand passing marriage equality laws the need for marriage equality in Australia is highlighted by the large number of Australian citizens celebrating their...
by Jen | Dec 15, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek will seek to enlist the Communications Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, in Federal Parliament as a co-sponsor to legalise gay marriage. In a move designed to put pressure on the Coalition government over the issue, Ms Plibersek says...
by Jen | Dec 12, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
**Press Conference outside the High Court at 12:50pm** Marriage Equality advocates are devasted that the ACT’s Marriage Equality (Same-Sex) Bill has been struck down by the High Court, but say the decision paves a clear political and constitutional path for marriage...
by Jen | Dec 8, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Ivan Hinton and Chris Teoh during their wedding at Old Parliament house. Photo: Rohan Thomson ”Ladies and gentlemen,” announced wedding celebrant Roger Munson, ”I have the great privilege of introducing to you Chris and Ivan, husband and...