by Jen | Jun 30, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
A gay marriage supporter celebrates after the US Supreme Court paves the way for same-sex marriage in California, amid a wave of support from corporate America. Picture: AP Photo/Mathew Sumner. Kevin Rudd’s resurrection as Prime Minister has led to speculation...
by Jen | Jun 30, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
Gay pride participants in Sydney. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty History tells us referendums are incredibly difficult to pass and often require bipartisan support. To hold one on gay marriage would be political cowardice In his first press conference since...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 29, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Supporters of Equality
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s direct pitch to Australian youth to support him appears to be already paying off. In his first speech since toppling Julia Gillard on Wednesday night, Mr Rudd appealed to a disengaged youth by saying: “We need you. We need your...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 29, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Supporters of Equality
ONE of the most powerful arguments Kevin Rudd made when explaining his late conversion to the cause of marriage equality was that it was in the best interests of children. Arguing the case for civil society to recognise same-sex marriages, Rudd said he had overcome...
by Jen | Jun 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marraige equality advocates have dismissed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s offer to hold a referendum into marriage equality if Tony Abbott refuses to allow Coalition members a conscience vote on the issue. They say any public vote could be used by reform opponents...
by Jen | Jun 28, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd’s, commitment to have marriage equality “resolved” preferably through a cross-parliament conscience vote, but say they do not support Mr Rudd’s fall-back option of a...
