by Carol Burger | May 26, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Labor Party, Supporters of Equality
There was a lot of harrumphing this week after Kevin Rudd declared he had changed his mind on gay marriage. This was a hugely significant, genuine shift from a former prime minister, but he was mocked for saying it was a ”difficult personal journey”, with...
by Alex Greenwich | May 25, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Labor Party, News, Politicians, Supporters of Equality, Who supports equality
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a commitment from Melbourne-based Labor MP, Michael Danby, to vote for marriage equality. Mr Danby has previously said that while he supports marriage equality in principle he won’t vote for the reform until the...
by Jen | May 24, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for the issue from Queensland Liberal MP, Wyatt Roy, saying it reflects generational change in the Liberal Party. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “Wyatt Roy is representative...
by Jen | May 24, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
COALITION MP Wyatt Roy has become the latest federal MP to throw his support behind same-sex marriage. “I support the right of same-sex couples to have their loving and committed relationships recognised in state-sanctioned marriage,” said Mr Roy, who at...
by Jen | May 23, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Bullying leads to suicide in teens Study: Gay teens five times more likely to suicide First opening gay bishop conducting seminars on gay marriage “Progress towards gay marriage is inevitable,” he says ONE of the world’s most high-profile gay rights...
by Jen | May 23, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Recent polling suggests a majority of Australians support same-sex marriage, but should the issue be taken to the people in a referendum? AAP/Dean Lewins Despite several Galaxy polls indicating that a majority of Australians support same-sex marriage – and it...
