by John | Aug 14, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates are deeply concerned that the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, is to address what they say is an extremist, anti-gay group. It was announced today that Ms Gillard will address the national conference of the Australian Christian Lobby in...
by John | Aug 14, 2012 | Australian commentary
Same-sex marriage is not a phenomenon of modern society. Marriage has been a continually changing institution. Same-sex marriage dates back to antiquity. Marriage: A changing institution: Marriage is an evolving institution whose social meaning has undergone...
by John | Aug 13, 2012 | Australian news, News
An ACT Government bill designed to strengthen civil union laws is set to pass after the Greens agreed to back the changes. The laws will allow legally binding ceremonies for same-sex couples, and will be debated in the Legislative Assembly next week. Continue...
by John | Aug 12, 2012 | Australian news, News
WHEN Launceston father Peter Grueber spoke at his daughter Renae’s wedding to her life-partner Samantha Vickery he was overcome with emotion. “You always want your daughter to stay little but they do grow up . . . then you wait for the day they make a...
by John | Aug 12, 2012 | Australian news, News
WHEN Premier Lara Giddings last week announced Labor would move to allow same-sex couples to marry, she received text messages of thanks from friends. “We’re so proud of you taking up this cause on our behalf,” some wrote. One gay man the Premier...
