by Carol Burger | May 16, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, World news
WHAT started out as one man’s personal social media gag has evolved into the symbol of a national attitude towards equality and same-sex marriage. Scores of communities, politicians, families and friends – gay, straight or otherwise – took to...
by Jen | May 16, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
GIVING in principle support to marriage equality sparked a major debate in Lismore City Council last night which saw several councillors reveal their religious affiliations and make heartfelt speeches on where they stood on the contentious issue. Introduced to the...
by Jen | May 12, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality supporters gather on the steps of the State Library. Photo: Mal Fairclough Melbourne musician Paige Phoenix says he will never forget the day he and his wife received the letter telling him their marriage was not valid. Phoenix, a transgender person,...
by Jen | May 9, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Rodney Croome outlines why Australian Marriage Equality will be targeting Liberals in the upcoming federal election. Who should marriage equality voters support in the upcoming federal election? Surely a vote for the Greens and Labor is logical given the Coalition has...
by Jen | May 9, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Supporters of same-sex marriage would be misguided to encourage the idea of a referendum this September at the time of the federal election. The idea has been put on the agenda by a most unlikely combination of public figures. But they have done so for contradictory...
by Jen | May 9, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have welcomed a move by the Greens to have marriage equality voted on before the federal election, and have called for the Bill to be co-sponsored by Labor and Coalition MPs. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Rodney Croome, said, “With...
