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 | Dec 20, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on the South Australian parliament to pass a proposed state-based marriage equality law following the marriage of South Australian state government minister, Ian Hunter, and his husband, Leith Semmens, in Spain. Australian...
by John | Dec 7, 2012 | Australian news, News, World news
South Australian politician Ian Hunter will marry partner of 20 years in Spain despite the union not being recognized in his own country. Politician Ian Hunter and artist Leith Semmens will walk down the aisle in the Spanish town of Jun on 19 December. Continue...