by John | Jan 14, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Australian resources, Our Say
ALL citizens should have the same rights and obligations in society. As such, gay couples should have the same right to marry under the Marriage Act. Given that the moral and social-rights arguments don’t seem to be getting us to this point, let’s try an...
by John | Jan 14, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Australian resources
Melbourne Ports MP Michael Danby (pictured) continues to come under fire from marriage equality advocates and constituents for abstaining on last year’s gay marriage vote in the federal Parliament. The Melbourne Ports electorate includes the suburbs of Southbank,...
by John | Jan 3, 2013 | News, Overseas commentary, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
First legislative hearing discusses possible same-sex marriage equality. Court case could force first legal gay wedding in Asia Taiwan is moving closer to allowing same-sex marriage but a judge has said proposed legislation may fall short of what is needed. The...
by John | Dec 30, 2012 | Australian commentary
Marriage equality advocates have assured supporters of the issue that same-sex couples will likely be able to marry in Australia under a state or territory law in 2013. The claim comes as same-sex couples began to marry in the US state of Maine last night, and as...
by John | Dec 29, 2012 | News, Overseas commentary, World news
PORTLAND, Maine — The first gay couple to be married in the state of Maine took their vows in a short ceremony in the Portland city clerk’s office at approximately 12:25 a.m. “We finally feel equal and happy to live in Maine,” said Steven Bridges, who married Michael...
