by Jen | Jul 4, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Australian Marriage Equality has a new look as the nation heads towards an election where marriage equality will be a central issue. The organisation today launched its new logo – two hands forming a heart around an equals sign – as well as a new website...
by Jen | Jul 4, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings has vowed to continue the push for same sex marriage. Marriage equality advocates have welcomed Tasmanian Premier, Lara Giddings commitment at today’s Tasmanian Labor State Conference in Burnie to the passage of a state same-sex...
by Jen | Jul 2, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
What do the very different debates on same-sex marriage and adoption say about the Tasmanian Upper House? Why was support for same-sex adoption so much higher than for same-sex marriage? I found in my conversations with Upper House members that most know same-sex...
by Jen | Jul 2, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
It was the dawn of a new age for same-sex couples with Kevin Rudd returning to power and talking marriage equality – or so I thought. A little before 6am last week, still dark and the road shimmering under streetlights from the rain, the taxi flashed its high...
by Jen | Jul 2, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates welcome Abbott’s Sister’s opposition to marriage equality referendum 80% of new Rudd cabinet favours reform Marriage equality advocates have welcomed opposition to a marriage equality referendum from Christine Forster, Sydney City Councillor, and...
by Jen | Jun 30, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates of same-sex marriage say Kevin Rudd’s return as prime minister will increase pressure on Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to allow a conscience vote on the issue, regardless of who wins the election this year. Mr Rudd’s 57-45 vote victory over Julia...
