by John | Aug 23, 2012 | Australian news, News
The ACT government has signalled its intention to move towards full marriage rights for Canberra’s gay couples. After passing a bill last night that will strengthen the provisions of the territory’s existing civil unions laws, Attorney-General Simon...
by John | Aug 23, 2012 | Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on federal politicians to work together to achieve same-sex marriage reforms after a fourth bill calling for marriage equality was introduced into Parliament today. Labor Senators Louise Pratt, Gavin Marshall, Carol Brown and...
by John | Aug 23, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the beginning of the marriage equality debate in the Senate, but cautioned that reform will only happen when supporters work together. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex Greenwich, said, “The Senate...
by John | Aug 23, 2012 | Australian news, News
The ACT Labor Government says it is working with the Tasmanian Government to develop same-sex marriage legislation. The Tasmanian Government is planning to introduce legislation on same-sex marriage by the end of the year and give Labor MPs a conscience vote. Continue...
by John | Aug 23, 2012 | Australian news, News
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed a bill to strengthen civil union laws, during a marathon sitting that continued until early this morning. The laws passed with support of the Greens and will allow legally binding ceremonies for same-sex couples. Continue...
