by Jen | Jun 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Kevin Rudd has challenged Tony Abbott to allow a conscience vote on marriage equality, saying it was time to end the issue once and for all. Mr Rudd, who came out in support of marriage equality a few months ago, said: “Whoever wins the next election,...
by Jen | Jun 27, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
“The majority of Australians who support marriage equality have two great reasons to celebrate today.” – Rodney Croome Australian marriage equality advocates are over-joyed that the US Supreme Court ruled in favour of the reform just hours after...
by Jay | Jun 26, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed Kevin Rudd’s election as Prime Minister, saying it opens up a new chapter in the marriage equality debate and will increase pressure on Tony Abbott to allow a conscience vote. Mr Rudd announced last month that he now...
by Jen | Jun 24, 2013 | Australian commentary, News, World news
Could you be the first lucky gay Australian couple to be married in New Zealand? Picture: AFP Tourism New Zealand is on the hunt for a same-sex couple looking to put a ring on it and be a part of history in the making. The tourism body announced today it will fly one...
by Jen | Jun 24, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the nomination of openly-gay man, John Berry, as the next US ambassador to Australia. Australian Marriage Equality national secretary, Jay Allen, who met Mr Berry on a recent visit to the United States, said Berry is a strong...
by Jen | Jun 24, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Julia Gillard has taken Tony Abbott and the Liberals to task for gender bias, but what about her own stance on gay marriage? AAP/Lukas Coch Julia Gillard has had a rough few days. More accurately weeks, well, months. Let’s face it, years. And at the centre of so many...
