Greens gay marriage state motion fails

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...

Mackay marches in support of gay marriage

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...

Gay marriage Facebookers reach 200,000 fans

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...