by John | Aug 30, 2012 | Australian news, News
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings has opened debate on same sex marriage, detailing letters from supporters. Gay and lesbian couples have gathered in the public gallery of the House of Assembly to hear the bill debated. Continue reading… You can watch the debate...
by John | Aug 30, 2012 | Australian news, News
A constitutional law expert believes there are no impediments to Tasmania legislating for same-sex marriage. The bill is expected to be passed today in the lower house with the support of Labor and the Greens but could face a bigger hurdle when it reaches the...
by John | Aug 30, 2012 | News, World news
The New Zealand Parliament has given strong support to a bill which would make same-sex marriage legal. The Marriage Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in parliament, 80 votes to 40. Continue reading… Further coverage: NZ’s Prime Minister...
by John | Aug 30, 2012 | Australian commentary
The Sydney Morning Herald recently published an opinion piece by Patrick Parkinson titled About time we all cared more about marriage, in which he argued that allowing same-sex couples to marry will diminish the institution of marriage. Our government should be doing...
by John | Aug 29, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Australia’s marriage equality advocates have welcomed the passage of New Zealand’s marriage equality bill through its first reading stage, but say Australia risks falling behind comparable countries unless it legislates for marriage equality at home. New...
