by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Emily Jehne and Ellie Filler have a certificate at their home that says “wife and wife”. “It’s not valid for anything at the moment,” Ms Jehne said. But it’s a lovely reminder of the five days in December last year that the Canberra couple were married before same-sex...
by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
In the week of their wedding, Doctor Who fans Paul Benson and Shane Cucow got the surprise of their lives when, during their pre-wedding dinner, actor John Barrowman conducted the ceremony in front of their family and friends via a pre-recorded video.
by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have called on Coalition MPs to live up to their own values and allow a free vote on marriage equality. The call comes after the Australian Liberal Students Federation passed a motion supporting marriage equality and calling for a free vote, both on the...
by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The Reverend Rob MacPherson questions those who argue for ‘sanctity in marriage’, from a conventional religious viewpoint, arguing that true ‘sanctity’ can be achieved in the institution of marriage by taking equality seriously.
by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have welcomed a decision by the Geelong City Council to support marriage equality and to write to federal MP, Sarah Henderson, urging her to vote for it. Australian Marriage Equality deputy director, Ivan Hinton, said, “Geelong City Council has shown...
