by Jen | Jun 24, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
As with any significant social reform, there are many arguments against SA pushing to become the first state to allow marriage equality . I believe they’re all overshadowed by the one simple argument for reform, and that’s to end discrimination. But...
by Jen | Jun 21, 2013 | Australian commentary
GLOBE’s 2013 Federal Election ‘Meet’ Series In the lead up to the 2013 Federal Election, GLOBE members and friends will get the chance to come face to face with federal members of parliament from all of the major parties. On the night, guests will hear from the...
by Jen | Jun 20, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
South Australian marriage equality advocates say they will campaign hard for a new state bill allowing same-sex couples to marry. Labor Lower House member, Susan Close, today introduced a bill that will allow same-sex couples to tie the knot under state law....
by Jen | Jun 20, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A bill recognising overseas same-sex marriages has been overwhelmingly voted down in the Senate, with Government and Opposition senators crossing the floor to vote. Last year the Senate voted down a bill aimed at recognising the marriages of gay and lesbian...
by Jen | Jun 20, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Boyce’s historic vote breaks the seal on coalition opposition to marriage equality Senate support for equality has in creased since 2012 Media conference: 12.45pm today, Senate court yard, Ivan Hinton, AME deputy director, and Greens’ Senator Sarah...
by Jen | Jun 20, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Premier Jay Weatherill will vote in favour of the latest attempt to legalise same-sex marriage. Source: News Limited PREMIER Jay Weatherill is backing the legality of the latest attempt to legalise same-sex marriage in South Australia, to be introduced in State...
