by Jen | Oct 31, 2013 | Australian news, News
Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest has vowed to continue the fight to provide an avenue for same-sex couples to marry in Tasmania. Ms Forrest’s bid to put the state’s same-sex marriage legislation back on the table was voted down 8-6 in the Upper House last night....
by Jen | Oct 31, 2013 | AME media releases, News
In response to NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell’s decision not to back a state Same-Sex Marriage Bill, advocates say states have a moral responsibility to act on the issue and will seek a meeting with Mr O’Farrell to put their position. According to Mr...
by Jen | Oct 31, 2013 | AME media releases, News
After receiving extensive advice from some of Australia’s most eminent constitutional legal minds the ACT Government has decided to avoid further amendment and take it’s chances in the High Court. Deputy Director of Australian Marriage Equality, Ivan...
by Jen | Oct 27, 2013 | Australian news, News
I’ve always been bemused by some people’s violent reaction to same-sex marriage. Why on earth should I care how consenting adults conduct their relationships? After all, it’s not like anyone’s forcing me to marry gay. But violent reactions...
by Jen | Oct 27, 2013 | Australian news, News
TASMANIA IT IS TIME Have you watched and shared Nick Outterside’s emotional video “Tasmania – marriage equality can’t come soon enough?”. Nick talks about his excellent upbringing and the love he has for his two Mums. If you haven’t...