by Jen | Aug 16, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Ten years ago today, what started as a small, quiet battle by two same-sex couples to have their marriages formally recognised was brought to a crushing standstill on the national stage.
by Jen | Aug 16, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Dear Mr McCormack, I am writing in response to The Area News article from August 6, 2014 entitled “’No’ to same-sex marriage vote – Federal MP”.
by Jen | Aug 16, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Nearly 80 per cent of swing voters support same-sex marriage, according to the Liberal Party’s in-house pollster, in findings that will ratchet up pressure on Prime Minister Tony Abbott to allow his MPs a free vote on the issue.
by Jen | Aug 16, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the Howard government’s same-sex marriage ban. Ron Hughes speaks to two men in same-sex marriages to gain their perspectives on the issue.
by Jen | Aug 10, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The ten year anniversary of Australia’s ban on marriage equality is now only a few days away. Unfortunately, the long-awaited repeal of the ban is still some time off. Australian marriage equality, Commonwealth Parliament, Equal marriage, Julia Gillard, LGBTI, LGBTI...