by Alex Greenwich | Jul 8, 2011 | Australian news, News
LGBTI members group Rainbow Labor have created a website for Labor Party members, supporters and trade union members to register their support for same-sex marriage with tales from their own family life, straight, gay or in between, and why they believe it is time for...
by Alex Greenwich | Jul 8, 2011 | Australian commentary
Same sex marriage is an issue that vexes Australian politics. Overwhelmingly Australians support same sex marriage, yet our political leadership remains unmoved. Perhaps fearing an electoral backlash or uproar from the churches, the pollies have awkwardly left the...
by Alex Greenwich | Jul 7, 2011 | Australian news, News
Australia’s key right-wing religious lobby groups have booked theGreat Hall of Parliament House in Canberra for a specialNational Marriage Day Rally with the anti-equality message: “Don’t Meddle With Marriage.” “You are needed in Canberra to counter the powerful...
by Alex Greenwich | Jul 7, 2011 | Australian commentary, Overseas commentary
Currently travelling through Europe and North America, SX columnist Barry Lowe was in New York City when same-sex marriage was passed by the state legislature. Reporting from the US, he provides a first-hand account of the frenzy, rejoicing and pride that ensued...
by Alex Greenwich | Jul 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
Marriage equality advocates are deeply disappointed that Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has indicated she may not respect a motion at December’s National Labor Conference in favour of allowing same-sex marriages. Australian Marriage Equality National Convener,...
