by Jen | May 5, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
“When I was in my early twenties I was absolutely terrified at work that people would find out I was gay. I used up so much energy worrying about that and hiding it and making up stories and all that sort of stuff.”
by Jen | May 5, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have warmly welcomed support for the issue from Western Sydney Labor frontbencher, Ed Husic. Mr Husic, the nation’s first Muslim federal MP, has previously voted against marriage equality, saying he would represent community...
by Jen | May 5, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Panellists at “Does marriage equality matter to corporate Australia?” on Tuesday 5 May. (From left) Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia; Rodney Croome, CEO of Australian Marriage Equality; Lisa Annese, CEO of Diversity Council Australia; Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas;...
by Jen | May 5, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have launched a push to gather corporate support with a business breakfast in Sydney this morning. 180 business people from 60 different national and international companies attended the event that heard from Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas, Ann...
by Jen | May 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage Equality supporters urged to help couple wed in New Zealand. Terminally ill partner pens moving words to Julia Gillard. Australian Marriage Equality has launched a crowdsourcing campaign for two women who want to legally marry, and sadly need to do so very...
by Jen | May 3, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates say Shadow Treasurer, Chris Bowen’s, support for marriage equality is a watershed moment in the marriage equality debate. Mr Bowen, who represents a relatively religious and socially conservative electorate in western Sydney, and has previously voted...