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 | Aug 28, 2013 | News, Overseas commentary, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
The first gay couple to register to marry in Uruguay when a new equal marriage law took effect on 5 August, have married as gay rights activists celebrate in the country. Sergio Miranda and Rodrigo Borda married in Montevideo last Thursday accompanied by 30 friends...
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 Jen | Apr 11, 2013 | News, World news
AUSTRALIAN MARRIAGE EQUALITY Media Statement Thursday April 11th 2013 Advocates have welcomed the passage of marriage equality legislation through the Uruguayan parliament saying it should embarrass Australia’s political leaders. Australian Marriage Equality...