by John | Aug 29, 2012 | News, World news
NEW Zealand’s gay marriage bill has passed its first reading in parliament by 80 votes to 40. The strong majority means it will almost certainly get safely through its remaining stages and become law, even if some MPs change their minds. The first reading debate...
by John | Aug 29, 2012 | Australian news, News
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings says she hopes Tasmania will lead the nation to end discrimination for gay couples as the Tasmanian Legislative Assembly is set to debate a marriage equality bill on Thursday. Continue reading…
by John | Aug 28, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Australia’s marriage equality advocates have welcomed the tabling of a Tasmanian Marriage Equality Bill, set to be debated in the State’s Lower House this week. Australian Marriage Equality National Convener Alex Greenwich: “This is a high quality...
by John | Aug 28, 2012 | Australian commentary
Shifts in churches and synagogues toward accepting gay unions are accelerating. In On Line Opinion in May it was suggested that the early months of this year saw a change in wind direction towards ecclesiastical reform, after blustery breezes last year. To extend the...
by John | Aug 28, 2012 | Australian news, News
Tasmania’s Lower House could pass same-sex marriage laws by the end of the week. The Government is set on making Tasmania the first state in Australia to allow same-sex marriage. It is understood legislation to do so will be tabled in Parliament today and debate...
