by Alex Greenwich | Dec 1, 2010 | Australian commentary
Same-sex marriage is an idea whose time has come, writes London-based Australian gay rights activist Peter Tatchell. It is the growing trend all over the world, from Canada to South Africa and Argentina, as well as Portugal, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden,...
by Alex Greenwich | Dec 1, 2010 | News, World news
A lesbian couple have been turned away from a registry office after attempting to apply for a marriage licence. Colette French and Katie Green, both 21, of Portsmouth, attended Petersfield Register office earlier. The couple carried out the move in a challenge to the...
by Alex Greenwich | Dec 1, 2010 | Australian news, News
Federal Finance Minister Penny Wong’s push for gay marriage rights will increase the chances of same-sex marriage laws being introduced in the state, proponents say. On Saturday, Senator Wong was given a standing ovation at the Labor State Convention after...
by Alex Greenwich | Dec 1, 2010 | Australian news, News
The outer suburbs of major cities, particularly in supposedly gay-friendly Sydney, are where Australians are most hostile to the idea of gay marriage. Analysis by news.com.au shows suburban fringes of cities – home to swing voters and the key political...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 30, 2010 | AME media releases
November 30th 2010: Australia’s marriage equality advocates have welcomed New South Wales joining the race to be the first state to allow same-sex marriages. NSW Green’s Upper House MP Cate Faehrmann has today given notice of a motion in the NSW Parliament...
