by John | Oct 13, 2012 | Australian news, News
A GREENS motion to stop the Commonwealth challenging marriage equality laws made by state parliaments has failed in the Senate. Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s motion calling on the Gillard government to rule out a Commonwealth challenge of any state laws...
by John | Oct 11, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for the issue from popular Australian singer-songwriter, Guy Sebastian. In an interview published today Mr Sebastian said, “Look at gay marriage. I don’t think anyone has the right to tell someone who they...
by John | Oct 9, 2012 | Australian news, News
CRIES of “it’s time” could be heard throughout the Mackay City Heart on Saturday as more than 180 people marched in support of gay marriage equality. The rally travelled from the CBD to the Mackay Regional Council precinct on Gordon St. Organiser...
by John | Oct 9, 2012 | Australian news, News
It’s one of Australia’s most popular Facebook pages, and one of the world’s most ‘liked’ LGBT-related pages. At the weekend, Gay Marriage Rights in Australia arrived at over 200,000 fans. Founded in May 2009, the Facebook page, which shares updates on the campaign and...
by John | Oct 6, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates say there is more support for reform than ever before and the federal parliament will move to recognise state same-sex marriages once they occur. The declaration comes in response to a statement from Opposition families spokesperson, Kevin...