by Jen | May 22, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
WHY discriminate against people who are just being themselves? It was a few years ago that these words came together in my mind as a result of the work I have been doing with beyondblue. Since the establishment of the organisation in 2000, I have travelled the length...
by Jen | May 21, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Kevin Rudd’s influence on the issue of same-sex marriage will be greatest among people of faith. Photo: Glenn Hunt The importance of Kevin Rudd’s change of heart on marriage equality can’t be overestimated. The former prime minister remains an...
by Alex Greenwich | May 21, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, Liberal Party, News, Supporters of Equality
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for a conscience vote on the issue from influential Liberal MP, Alex Hawke, saying it reflects strong public support for the move. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “It’s...
by Jen | May 21, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Stolen generation advocates call for Chrisian Lobby apology for “disrespectful” and “dehumanizing” Marriage Equality comments Advocates for the Stolen Generations have called for an apology from the Australian Christian Lobby for comparing the...
by Jen | May 21, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Pressure on Abbot and Gillard to evolve too. Rudd Change of mind shows importance of personal stories. Marriage equality advocates have predicted other MPs will come out in support of marriage equality in the wake of former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd’s change of...
by Jen | May 20, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Different positions … Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard. Source: AFP The former PM used his website to communicate his stance on the topic where he said, “I have come to the conclusion that church and state can have different positions and practices on the...
