by Jen | May 16, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Terminally ill partner says “It’s been the most wonderful day of my life”. Advocate congratulates couple, says wedding highlights urgent need for marriage equality. The dream of Tasmanian couple, Lee Bransden and Sandra Yates, to legally marry has...
by Jen | May 12, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Catholic Priest Reverend Father Terry (front row in blue jumper) and his parishioners making the heart sign in support of marriage equality. The Mothers Day weekend was seen by Catholic Priest, Reverend Fr Terry Fitzpatrick, as the perfect time for his Brisbane...
by Jen | May 9, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Peter Fraser and Gordon Stevenson were the first same-sex couple to be married in Australia – under UK law at the British consulate in Sydney. Photo: Frank Farrugia-Same Love Photography In Australia, at least 18,000 same-sex couples are waiting for the law to...
by Jen | May 9, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
West Australian Labor MP Melissa Parke has hit back at MPs in her party who are opposed to a binding vote on same-sex marriage. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
by Jen | May 6, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Australian Marriage Equality national director and 2015 Tasmanian of the Year, Rodney Croome, has paid a special, heart-felt tribute to departing Australian Greens leader, Christine Milne. Mr Croome, who has worked with Senator Milne for a quarter century on gay human...
by Jen | May 6, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Labor members who have previously voted against marriage equality have been urged to follow the lead of western Sydney Labor MPs, Chris Bowen, Ed Husic and Julie Owens, and declare their support for the reform. The call was made today by marriage equality advocates...
